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Confidence-Boosting Tips from Real Women Age 9 to 99

Lessons in loving yourself from real women who rule!

By Alice Oglethorpe; Photography by Mary Ellen Mark
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  • Self-Esteem Role Model #1: Cece Poli, 9
  • Self-Esteem Role Model #2: Esther Tuttle, 99
  • Self-Esteem Role Model #3: Sadie Heisler, 16
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  • Self-Esteem Role Model #5: Stacy Kaye, 36
  • Self-Esteem Role Model #6: Robin Wald, 42
  • Self-Esteem Role Model: Lorrie Sullenberger, 52
  • Self-Esteem Role Model: Roberta Shapiro, 64
  • Self-Esteem Role Model: Janet Soskin, 70
  • Self-Esteem Role Model: Marian Seldes, 82
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