Author from Springfield, PA Publishes New Book Titled "Life in the Women's Workforce"

October 7, 2014 - "Life in the Women's Workforce," an autobiography by Kathy Novik-Layer about her experiences growing up and entering a predominantly male industry, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc.

As a child, the author grew up being bullied and taunted, which made her strong and prompted her to hide her feelings and not give in to physical pain. These events molded someone who was sometimes feared and deemed intimidating by her peers.

At a young age, Kathy learned sports from her grandfather and vehicle repair and restoration from her father. While these skills came easy to her, she promised her father before he passed that she would not pursue a career in the automotive industry; it was considered a 'man's world' and he was worried she would not be treated fairly. However, as life sometimes does, events led her to become an automotive technician, and later the first female Platinum Auto Technician for a major car manufacturer.

The author's desire in writing this book was, not only to entertain, but to make women aware that although there are laws regarding women's rights in the workplace, they are not always followed or enforced. Women must follow through, be strong, and stand up for themselves in instances of discrimination or harassment; otherwise, these problems will continue.

About the Author:

A native of Pennsylvania, Kathy Novik-Layer currently resides in Springfield, Pennsylvania, with her husband, Tom, and her mother.

As the first female Platinum Auto Technician for a major car manufacturer, she was also Hybrid Certified, and PA State and Emissions licensed. Novik-Layer is a member of both the Biltmore Who's Who and the Covington Who's Who, and also the International Women's Leadership Association.

Now retired from the auto industry due to injury, when not writing, she enjoys spending time with her family and her dogs.

"Life in the Women's Workforce" is a 30-page paperback with a retail price of $9.00. The ISBN is 978-1-4809-0204-6. It was published by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For more information, or to request a review copy, please go to our virtual pressroom at www.dorrancepressroom.com or our online bookstore at www.dorrancebookstore.com.