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Book SynopsisYou Can’t Keep a Good Woman Down“If you want to school yourself on the women who have paved the way for the rest of us, then this is the book for you…” −Becca Anderson, bestselling author of The Book of Awesome Women
Societal mores of sexism and misogyny have kept generations of women on the sidelines of history. But in every era, there are women who refuse to sit back in the shadows. Fabulous Female Firsts is a celebration of those women―the role models who proved that with enough daring and enough tenacity, the impossible can become possible.
Enough is Not Enough. That’s what she said. From rebel girls who refused to let their wings be clipped to the suffragettes who claimed new space for women, each trailblazer in this collection of biographies pushed the boundaries for what was possible for women in their time, even if it meant being seen as stubborn, improper, or just a trainwreck. This book is in praise of “difficult women” who made the world a better place.
Feminism Throughout History. Maybe you know their names, but do you know their stories? You’ll find inspiration in the company of women. This collection includes the stories of some of the most fabulous women in world history, including Aretha Franklin, Sandra Day O’Connor, Lucy Walker, Sally Ride, Kathryn Bigelow, Misty Copeland, Viola Desmond, Pauli Murray, Emma Gatewood, General Anna Hays, Junko Tabei, and Gertrude Ederle.
Young readers and people of all ages who are inspired by The Diary of Anne Frank and the life of Harriet Tubman will find new heroes in this book. If you enjoyed feminist books like The Book of Awesome Women, Bad Girls Throughout History, and Behind Every Great Man, you’ll love the inspiring stories in Fabulous Female Firsts: The Trailblazers Who Led the Way.
Table of ContentsTable of ContentsChapter 1: Dr. Mary Walker (1865) Congressional Medal of Honor Chapter 2: Marie Curie (1903) The Nobel Prize Chapter 3: Ella Anderson de Wolfe (1905) American Interior Decorator Chapter 4: Gertrude Ederle (1926) Swim the English Channel Chapter 5: Hattie McDaniel (1940) African-American to Win an Academy Award Chapter 6: Alice Coachman (1948) African-American to Win Olympic Gold Medal Chapter 7: Golda Meir (1948) Prime Minister of Israel Chapter 8: Emma Gatewood (1955) Hike the Appalachian Trail Chapter 9: Kathrine Switzer (1967) Run the Boston Marathon Chapter 10: Muriel Siebert (1967) Securities Broker on The New York Stock Exchange Chapter 11: Nichelle Nichols (1968) First Inter-racial Kiss on American Television Chapter 12: General Anna Hays (1970) American General Chapter 13: Diane Crump (1970) Jockey to Ride the Kentucky Derby Chapter 14: Carol Channing (1972) Perform at Super Bowl Half-Time Chapter 15: Junko Tabei (1975) Climb Mt. Everest Chapter 16: Pauli Murray (1977) Episcopalian Minister Chapter 17: Sandra Day O’Connor (1981) Supreme Court Judge Chapter 18: Sally Ride (1983) American in Space Chapter 19: Wilma Mankiller (1985) Female Chief of the Cherokee Nation Chapter 20: Aretha Franklin (1985) Inductee of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Chapter 21: Whoopi Goldberg (1994) Host the Academy Awards Chapter 22: Madeleine Albright (1997) Secretary of State Chapter 23: Kathryn Bigelow (2010) Best Director Academy Award Chapter 24: Misty Copeland (2015) African-American Principal Dancer: American Ballet Theater Chapter 25: Viola Desmond (2018) Woman on Canadian Postage Stamp
