'The beauty of this book is that no matter your background or experience, there is something to learn from reading it'
Cohen says she's regularly turned to Brazilian writer Paulo Coelho'sNow, she recommends the novel to friends and colleagues who are struggling professionally.
"Following my dreams and trusting my heart provided me with so many professional and personal opportunities," Cohen, who is the CFO of digital-marketplace companyMany people have"that book" they turn to time and time again for insights. And while some power players might recommend self-help tomes or lofty works of nonfiction , Cohen's choice stands out for being a novel.
The CFO says she's frequently turned to the book when making big life choices, such as the time she had to decide whether to take a job in the East Coast or one in Denver right after college. Rereading her favorite novel gave her the perspective to take the plunge and move to Denver, where she joined a tech company that eventually became ANGI Homeservices.
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