Extraordinary Women In History
Book Feature - Extraordinary Women In History : 70 Remarkable Women Who Made A Difference, Inspired & Broke Barriers by Leah Gail
HBL Note: Can you imagine a book I’d be more drawn to? One of the things I love most about historical fiction is that it often tells the true stories of remarkable women in history. It brings them to life and educates people about their contributions. Give me a nonfiction book about seventy such women? Well, I doubt I’ll be very productive this week as I devour these stories. There is a short list of some of the women featured in this book below, but I think I’m most interested in reading about Gudrid Thorbjarnardóttir, an Icelandic explorer who was the most travelled woman of the Middle Ages. Scroll down to read more.
Book Feature - Extraordinary Women In History : 70 Remarkable Women Who Made A Difference, Inspired & Broke Barriers by Leah Gail
Book Feature - Extraordinary Women In History : 70 Remarkable Women Who Made A Difference, Inspired & Broke Barriers by Leah Gail
From the publisher:
Compiling the incredible real-life stories of 70 remarkable women throughout history, this brilliant book seeks to inspire and empower women of all backgrounds to dream big and break barriers by sharing the amazing achievements of truly unstoppable female heroes. From female daredevils and pioneering innovators to radical reformers, dedicated activists, leaders, wordsmiths, artists, veterans and more, inside you’ll discover the lives and legacies of these once-in-a-lifetime trailblazers.
Paying homage to some of the greatest women the world has ever seen, Extraordinary Women in History is a testament to the power of dedication, courage, tenacity, and never giving up. Their stories will encourage you to take action and prove that barriers only exist to be broken.
Here are just a few of the extraordinary women you’ll find inside:
Junko Tabei, the first female to reach the summit of Mount Everest
Lily Parr, the unstoppable English star of women’s football
Mary Eliza Mahoney, the first licensed African American Nurse
Marie Curie, the pioneer of Radioactivity
Harriet Tubman, an incredible icon for anti-slavery
Empress Suiko, the first female regnant in Japan’s recorded history
Hattie McDaniel, the first African American to win an Oscar
Irena Sendler, who rescued 2,500 Jewish children in World War II
Gudrid Thorbjarnardóttir, the most travelled woman of the Middle Ages
And so many more...
Book Feature - Extraordinary Women In History : 70 Remarkable Women Who Made A Difference, Inspired & Broke Barriers by Leah Gail
