One sentence summary
This book tells the inspiring stories of 13 American women who overcame significant challenges to make remarkable contributions to our society.
Book genre
Non-fiction, Children’s historical books.
Main topic of the book
The book talks about the inspiring stories of 13 American women who have changed the world through their indefatigable spirit and creative spirit.
Key ideas
- Perseverance: Revolutionary ideas often require courageous perseverance and bravery in the face of opposition.
- Intersectionality: Different forms of oppression can intersect with and exacerbate each other in complex ways.
- Achievement: Upholding values and supporting others, even in the face of danger, is a characteristic of achieving greatness.
- Leadership: Leadership requires courage, pressing forward despite criticism and doubt.
Main parts of the book and a short summary
The book features stories of influential women from Susan B. Anthony who fought for women’s rights to the world’s youngest prime minister, Sirimavo Bandaranaike. It also covers the innovative works of Margaret Hamilton, who developed the software for the 1969 Apollo 11 mission and the first American female doctor, Elizabeth Blackwell, who established her own medical college for women in the US.
Key takeaways
This book gives readers an insight into the lives of 13 courageous American women and their profound influence on the world. It highlights themes of courage, persistence, creativity, and tenacity in the face of adversity.
Author’s background and qualifications
Chelsea Clinton is the Vice Chair of the Clinton Foundation and a New York Times best-selling author. She is an advocate for female empowerment and a contributing writer for the Huffington Post. She is a graduate of Stanford and Oxford universities.
Target audience
This book is suitable for young readers, ages 8 and up, but is appropriate for audiences of all ages.
Publisher and first publication date
Published by Penguin Young Readers, the book was first published in May, 2017.