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Hodges, Kate
I know a woman : the inspiring connections between the women woh have shaped our world / Kate Hodges. Illustrations by Sarah Papworth
London : Quarto Group, 2018
Titel / Verantwortliche: I know a woman : the inspiring connections between the women woh have shaped our world / Kate Hodges. Illustrations by Sarah Papworth
Veröffentlichung: London : Quarto Group, 2018
Physische Beschreibung:
192 S.
ISBN: 9781781317365
Datum:2018
Sprache:
Englisch (Sprache des Textes, der Filmmusik usw.)
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Abstract:
Behind every great woman... is another great woman. Here, the extraordinary achievements, relationships and secret histories of 84 pioneering women are revealed in inspirational stories which together show the indomitable strength of womankind. From ground-breaking scientist Marie Curie to political activist Malala Yousafzai, from feminist author Virginia Woolf to the game-changing Billie Jean King; I Know a Woman creates a gigantic web of womanhood which celebrates the relationships between the world's most inspirational and influential women. Threading tales from across the globe and throughout history, the lives of innovative aviatrixes, gun-toting revolutionaries and women with incomparable intellects are revealed. Each woman is connected to the next, discovering the women behind the scenes; those who didn't get the credit for scientific discoveries, sporting achievements or acts of bravery when they were alive. Some names will be familiar, some might not, but all are equally important. With compelling story-telling and beautifully illustrated portraits, I Know a Woman is bold and engaging with a unique purpose: to uncover the links between 84 pioneering women. Featuring Michelle Obama, Gala Dali, Emma Watson, Nina Simone, Frida Kahlo, Coco Chanel, Greta Garbo, Eleanor Roosevelt, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and many more pioneering women who have shaped the world we live in today. Explores the links between 84 pioneering women in order to show the indomitable strength of womankind.