They Called Us Girls
Book Feature - They Called Us Girls: Stories of Female Ambition from Suffrage to Mad Men by Kathleen Stone
HBL Note: One of my favorite books I’ve ever read is Good Girls Revolt by Lynn Povich, about a group of women working for Newsweek who sued their bosses in an effort to make the workplace better for women. There was also an excellent television series by the same name that aired in 2015 but sadly wasn’t picked up for a second season (it was so good, it still shocks me they only made one season of it.) THEY CALLED US GIRLS by Kathleen Stone reminds me a bit of that book. Kathleen Stone interviewed several women who opted for careers conventionally reserved for men following WWII, a time when society was encouraging women to return to domestic work. She writes beautiful portraits of each of the seven women illustrating their ambition during that unique time in history as well as what inspired them. Scroll down to read more about THEY CALLED US GIRLS.
Book Feature - They Called Us Girls: Stories of Female Ambition from Suffrage to Mad Men by Kathleen Stone
Book Feature - They Called Us Girls: Stories of Female Ambition from Suffrage to Mad Men by Kathleen Stone
From the publisher:
In mid-twentieth-century America, women faced a paradox. Thanks to their efforts, World War II production had been robust, and in the peace that followed, more women worked outside the home than ever before, even dominating some professions. Yet the culture, from politicians to corporations to television shows, portrayed the ideal woman as a housewife. Many women happily assumed that role, but a small segment bucked the tide—women who wanted to use their talents differently, in jobs that had always been reserved for men.
In They Called Us Girls: Stories of Female Ambition from Suffrage to Mad Men, author Kathleen Stone meets seven of these unconventional women. In insightful, personalized portraits that span a half-century, Kathleen weaves stories of female ambition, uncovering the families, teachers, mentors, and historical events that led to unexpected paths. What inspired these women, and what can they teach women and girls today?
Book Feature - They Called Us Girls: Stories of Female Ambition from Suffrage to Mad Men by Kathleen Stone
