{"product_id":"women-who-launch-the-women-who-shattered-glass-ceilings-strong-women-9781633536951","title":"Women Who Launch: The Women Who Shattered Glass","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEmpowering Stories of Strong Women\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“These soaring stories will inspire you to live your dreams!” —\u003cb\u003eBecca Anderson\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Book of Awesome Women\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinalist Pacific Book Awards 2018\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDorothy Parker observed, “It’s a man’s world;” the lady entrepreneurs and game-changers profiled in \u003cem\u003eWomen Who Launch \u003c\/em\u003ewould beg to differ. Unlike the matrons of the 1950s, these kick-ass females left their DNA in the annals of time.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA history of women in business and beyond.\u003c\/b\u003e Juliette Gordon Low showed what’s good for the goose is good for the gander when she created the Girl Scouts of America. Sara Joseph Hale, authoress of \u003cem\u003eMary had a Little Lamb\u003c\/em\u003e, convinced Lincoln to launch a national day-of-thanks while Anna Jarvis persuaded President Wilson to initiate a day in tribute of mothers. Estee Lauder revolutionized the cosmetics industry. The tradition of these Mothers of Invention continued when, compliments of knitter Krista Suh, the heads of millions were adorned with pink, pussy-cat ears in the largest women's march in history. These women who launched prove, in the words of Rosie the Riveter, “We can do it!”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBiographies of women creators, innovators, and leaders.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cem\u003eWomen Who Launch\u003c\/em\u003e is filled with inspiring true stories of women activists, artists, and entrepreneurs who launched some of the most famous companies, brands, and organizations today and changed the world. It is at once a collection of biographies and a testament of female empowerment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside find:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe stories behind renowned companies, brands, and organizations and the diverse women who launched them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmpowering quotes from strong women and those who refused to be kept down\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotivation to all women who want to succeed in their careers, launch companies, and change the world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIf you are a fan of books about strong women such as \u003cem\u003eFabulous Female Firsts\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eIn the Company of Women\u003c\/em\u003e, or \u003cem\u003eBehind Every Great Man\u003c\/em\u003e, then you will want to read \u003cem\u003eWomen Who Launch\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“These soaring stories will inspire you to live your dreams!” —Becca Anderson, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Book of Awesome Women\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Find motivation in your career and life with the amazing history of women entrepreneurship, activism, and leadership.” —Stylish Southern Mama\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Want to find courage? Look to those women who changed the game. \u003cem\u003eWomen Who Launch: The Women Who Shattered Glass Ceilings \u003c\/em\u003eshares the stories of the inspiring women behind brands and organizations. You may know their names, but you might not know their stories. This book changes that, and lets you know of the extraordinary women who came before. Learn about women who changed the era, from Estee Lauder to the creator of The Girl Scouts, Juliette Gordon Low.” —Bliss.com\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTABLE OF CONTENTS WOMEN WHO LAUNCH  1.\tJulia Ward Howe (1861) launched the Battle Hymn of the Repulic  2.\tSarah Josepha Hale (1903) launched Thanksgiving  3.\tEmma Lazarus (1903) launched  the Statue of Liberty as an Immigration Icon  4.\tCoco Channel (1883) launched the House of Channel  5.\tHelena Rubinstein (1903) launched Helena Rubinstein Cosmetics  6.\tElizabeth Magie (1904) launched Monopoly  7.\tJuliette Gordon Low (1912) launched the Girl Scouts  8.\tAnna Jarvis (1914) launched Mother’s Day  9.\tCaresse Cosby (1914) launched the modern bra  10.\tMargaret Sanger (1916) lunched Planned Parenthood  11.\tRosie Monroe (1943) launched poster Rosie the Riveter  12.\tEsther Lauder (1945) launched Estee Lauder  13.\tLillian Vernon (1951) launched Lillian Vernon  14.\tThe Landers (1955-1956) launched Dear Abby and Dear Anne Advice Column  15.\tRuth Handler (1959) launched Barbie Doll  16.\tRachel Carson (1962) launched the Environmental Movement   17.\tMahalia Jackson (1963) launched I Ave a Dream Speech  18.\tNorma McCorvey (1973) launched Supreme Court Ruling  19.\tJenny Craig (1983) launched Jenny Craig  20.\tSara Blakely (200) lunched Spanx  21.\tArianna Huffington (2005) launched Huffington Post  22.\tKrista Suh (2017) The Pussyhat Project","brand":"Mango Media","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51359825199447,"sku":"9781633536951","price":12.34,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781633536951.jpg?v=1754125822","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/women-who-launch-the-women-who-shattered-glass-ceilings-strong-women-9781633536951","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}