Through Unknown Doors

About the Book

THROUGH UNKNOWN DOORS highlights the lifelong journey of Dr. Linda J. Stillman. The intent was to highlight her numerous inter-cultural/global adventures and anecdotes, as experiential episodes, both challenging and rewarding. The key themes emphasize:
Culture & Communication Matter
Life Happens While Making Plans
New York Minute Decisions
Zero Tolerance Towards Violence.
As she discovered her multi-layered destiny through constant opportunities and change, she studied to obtain degrees that would complement her experiences to fulfill emerging passions. Her journey revolved around entering unknown doors that resulted in successes and missteps down unusual paths crisscrosses the immortal poem The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost. The memoirs also illuminate influential people in her life, focusing on their productive and positive impact.
As she traversed through frequent unknown doors, the myriad of eclectic experiences expanded her horizons far beyond home state New Hampshire. She engaged with vivid cultures and various communities when living amidst Arabic, Communist, Nordic, European, Asian societies, plus unique Manhattan -- before her recent return to reside in New England after half a century.

About the Author

<p>Learn from the Past ~ Live in the Present ~ Look to the Future <br />Dr. Linda J. Stillman is a global mentor of the millennial and gen z generations, while the founder/chair of the Young Global Leadership Foundation (YGLF.org) with UN NGO ECOSOC Status since 2018. YGLF adheres to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).<br />As a global mentor, Dr. Linda has guided aspiring young leaders from refugees to royals. She established Royal Global Mentoring in 2017 to guide young adults with their academic ~ professional ~ UN civic engagement ~ personal challenges. <br />For decades, Dr. Linda contributed to intercultural/diplomatic relations during her days in Manhattan, Morocco, former Yugoslavia, Iceland, Germany, and China. She served as president of the American/ International Women&rsquo;s Association, Rabat, president of the American Women&rsquo;s Club, Belgrade, creator/chair of the International Women&rsquo;s Association, Reykjavik, and vice president of the International Women&rsquo;s Association, Bonn. In New York City, she performed as president and UN representative of Soroptimist International New York, and as a council member of the American Association of University Women, the New England Society and the Soldiers/Sailors/Marine/Airmen/Coastguard Club. <br />Professionally, Dr. Linda is a culture &amp; communication educator, professional development expert, and writer. As an academic. she taught at the University of Maryland, Bonn; the European Business Management Academy, Paris/Bonn; Pace University, etc. She also guest lectured at Cornell University, Baruch College, Fordham University, Bonn University, Moscow State University, FAAP Sao Paulo, and often presented at the UN. Educationally, Dr. Linda earned a BS in Communication Arts from Cornell University; studied German at the Goethe Institute and acquired the advanced diploma; completed her Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), with highest distinction, at Webster University; attained her International Affairs Certification at New York University and Negotiation Certification through Pace University. She earned her International PhD in philosophy with honors from the University of Bonn, (Germany).</p>