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Becoming a Warrior is the triumphant memoir of about a shy, 10-year-old girl with a dream who has a dream and perseveres for fifty years to make that dream come true-to make a movie based on Madeleine L'Engle's A Wrinkle in Time. Working in the worlds of politics and entertainment, Catherine Hand learned lessons that gave her the courage and strength to navigate through personal tragedies and professional hurdles. She recounts her time spent with the legendary writer/producer Norman Lear and her 25-year-long conversation with L'Engle about the author's treasured book. In 2018, five decades after Hand first read A Wrinkle in Time, Walt Disney Studios released a major motion picture based on the award-winning classic. The movie was directed by Ava DuVernay, written by Jennifer Lee, and starred Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon, Mindy Kaling, Chris Pine, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, and Storm Reid. Becoming a Warrior offers a treasure trove of wisdom and advice for anyone with who has a dream.

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"""Hand writes with positivity and grace, crediting much of her success to the mentors and friends she generously describes in her memoir, particularly L'Engle and her first boss, Norman Lear. Film industry enthusiasts [and] A Wrinkle in Time fans . . . will delight in Hand's accessible storytelling. . . ."" Editor's Pick, BookLife ""Catherine's journey of over fifty years to have A Wrinkle in Time brought to the silver screen is simply extraordinary. And the book's impact upon her life is both compelling and inspirational."" Alan Horn, Former Chairman of Walt Disney Studios ""Catherine Hand leads us on a fascinating journey of discovery, darkness and hope, of America, and her own growing confidence and strength as she succeeds in making her dream come true."" Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, Former Lt. Governor of Maryland ""Catherine is a wonderful storyteller who has lived a fascinating life in the worlds of politics and entertainment. I wish every young person starting their career could read this book. It is full of incredible advice from wise people who have tapped into the universe."" Lynne Hale, Former VP, Publicity and Communications/Lucasfilm Ltd. ""No one I've known ever loved a book more than Catherine Hand loved A Wrinkle in Time. Her perseverance and journey to make the film is nothing short of inspiring."" Norman Lear, award-winning writer/producer"

Hand writes with positivity and grace, crediting much of her success to the mentors and friends she generously describes in her memoir, particularly L'Engle and her first boss, Norman Lear. Film industry enthusiasts [and] A Wrinkle in Time fans . . . will delight in Hand's accessible storytelling. . . . Editor's Pick, BookLife Catherine's journey of over fifty years to have A Wrinkle in Time brought to the silver screen is simply extraordinary. And the book's impact upon her life is both compelling and inspirational. Alan Horn, Former Chairman of Walt Disney Studios Catherine Hand leads us on a fascinating journey of discovery, darkness and hope, of America, and her own growing confidence and strength as she succeeds in making her dream come true. Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, Former Lt. Governor of Maryland Catherine is a wonderful storyteller who has lived a fascinating life in the worlds of politics and entertainment. I wish every young person starting their career could read this book. It is full of incredible advice from wise people who have tapped into the universe. Lynne Hale, Former VP, Publicity and Communications/Lucasfilm Ltd. No one I've known ever loved a book more than Catherine Hand loved A Wrinkle in Time. Her perseverance and journey to make the film is nothing short of inspiring. Norman Lear, award-winning writer/producer

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Catherine Hand's career in the entertainment business was launched working for the legendary writer/producer Norman Lear. While pursuing the film adaptation of A Wrinkle in Time, Hand relocated to San Francisco where she worked as a development executive, co-owned a boutique production company, and started a family. Widowed suddenly and unexpectedly, Hand moved with her three young children to the DC area and carved out a successful career as communications consultant, including a stint as a political appointee for the Obama administration. In 2018, Catherine Hand was one of the two producers for Disney's adaptation of A Wrinkle in Time.

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