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Book SynopsisWomen of Uncommon Valor introduces readers to women who have demonstrated extraordinary commitment to the various endeavors through which they have fulfilled their lives and contributed to the city of Birmingham. These women have succeeded despite having experienced degrees of gender, racial, class or ideological discrimination. Readers will observe that these women who share their stories are goal-directed and determined, responsive to models in their lives, and embraced leadership opportunities that were within their reach. Today, these courageous women dare to encourage, inspire, and advise young women who are just beginning their journeys. As these stories unfold, readers may remember the lives of other women whose stories will merge with these and form an inspirational chorus rendering knowledge, experience, and wisdom.
Trade ReviewThese valiant women's stories would appeal to women of all ages, including innumerable ones who have themselves emerged victorious after facing tremendous odds in a male-dominated environment, or when breaking new ground in unexplored territory, or when seeking positions or promotions traditionally assigned to males. And men, too, who have conquered obstacles to reach their dreams can find parallels in these life stories of women from diverse backgrounds and experiences that literally span the world, but who now call Birmingham home….This book is strongly recommended… -- Jean P. McIver, Ph.D., professor emerita and former director, African American studies, University of South Alabama
Here are the stories of women who burst through the glass ceiling that society imposes upon the talents and aspirations of women…. I strongly recommend this book. Too often, our children are led, often unintentionally, to look for their heroines and heroes in some place distant from the part of the world they know best - their own families, neighborhoods and cities. Women of Uncommon Valor reminds us that many of our heroines and role models walk among us in our daily lives. They quietly and effectively lead us up the road to success. -- Richard Arrington, Jr., Ph.D., author, There's Hope for the World, former mayor, City of Birmingham, Alabama, 1979-1999
An inspirational collection documenting the life stories of influential women in leadership positions in Birmingham. * The Journal of African American History *
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Acknowledgements Chapter 3 Introduction Chapter 4 Anthonia Adadevoh Chapter 5 Lydia Alexander Chapter 6 Rachel Arrington Chapter 7 Debra Moody Bass Chapter 8 Barbara Belisle Chapter 9 Geraldine Bell Chapter 10 Sheila Blair Chapter 11 Barbara Boyd Chapter 12 Carol Garrison Chapter 13 Ethel Hall Chapter 14 Beverly Hawk Chapter 15 Janice Jackson Chapter 16 Hattie Lamar Chapter 17 Helen Shores Lee Chapter 18 Josna Mishra Chapter 19 Annetta Nunn Chapter 20 Dannetta Thornton Owens Chapter 21 Dorothy Porter Chapter 22 Jessica Roskin Chapter 23 Katrina Ross Chapter 24 Barbara Sirmans Chapter 25 Margaret Ssenkoloto Chapter 26 Ruth M. Strong Chapter 27 Virginia Volker Chapter 28 Odessa Woolfolk
