"Strong Women: 15 Biographies of Influential Women History Overlooked"--celebrate, share, and take to heart the unsung accomplishments of these unflappable strong women--find hope and inspiration in the stories of women who worked in every field and every part of the world, throughout all of history (see my review)

Strong Women: 15 Biographies of Influential Women History Overlooked

Celebrate, share, and take to heart the unsung accomplishments of these unflappable strong women

There are so many more incredible women throughout history than you’ve been taught. You might know some of the most famous and rebellious, but this is your chance to get to know 15 equally powerful strong women who quietly broke barriers and made a lasting impact.

From 10th-century novelist Murasaki Shikibu to 19th-century self-made millionaire Madam C.J. Walker, you’ll learn about the early life, struggles, and successes of the innovators, change-makers, and ceiling-breakers who redefined what strong women were allowed to be. Even if they never became household names.

Strong Women will show you that:

- Ordinary is extraordinary―Find hope and inspiration in the stories of women who worked in every field and every part of the world, throughout all of history.
- Dig deep―These biographies are brief and easy to read but include enough detail to present each woman as a complete personality, without shying away from the tough stuff.
- Always remember―Uncover why so many of these stories were lost to history, and how you can help keep them alive.

Discover the quiet power of 15 strong women who changed the world as you know it.

MY REVIEW:  "Strong Women: 15 Biographies of Influential Women History Overlooked" celebrates the lives and contributions of amazing women who may not be household names, but who nonetheless made our world a better place. Author Kari Koeppel divides the book into three sections: "The Innovators"; "The Change-Makers"; and "The Ceiling-Breakers". Featured women from various eras in time include those who worked in writing, film-making, design engineering, journalism, civil liberties, political reform, education, entrepreneurship, women's rights, women's health, investigative services, and science. Each biography is accompanied by a colorfully illustrated portrait of the subject. In addition to the spotlight stories, there are a number of brief histories of other notable women whose lives had an impact on society. As the author states: "Women have always been well-rounded, complicated, complete humans with ambitions, beliefs, courage, and a deep-rooted sense of survival."

Book Copy Gratis Callisto Publishers 


Kari Koeppel

 

Kari Koeppel is a writer and editor who graduated from Boston University before returning to her native Los Angeles. She was an early hire to BuzzFeed's video research department, where she helped create accurate, engaging content for millions of viewers, culminating in a multifaceted role as head of research, copy, and quality control. Her writing has appeared in BuzzFeed, McSweeney's, and this book, which is her first. 

https://karikoeppel.com/