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Childhood Financial Struggle Carves Path to Academic and Literary Success: Kathleen McDonough Mundo

June 19, 2021 Barbara Zabawa Season 2 Episode 17
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Childhood Financial Struggle Carves Path to Academic and Literary Success: Kathleen McDonough Mundo
Show Notes

Kathleen McDonough Mundo experienced first had financial challenges as a child. Her father left her family when she was still in grade school, after he had moved the family of eight from Illinois to Wisconsin. Kathleen found distraction and purpose through her local library, which fostered a love for reading and learning. Education became paramount for Kathleen so that she could have more security as a working adult. She went to law school, and has written a memoir of her experience in Badger State: A Wisconsin Memoir. For all the Gen Xer's out there, this book will resonate with you. You can purchase your copy here:  https://www.amazon.com/Badger-State-Kathleen-McDonough-Mundo/dp/1595987878