num_pages: 320
description: Irreverent inspirational and a visual delight What Would Cleopatra Do? shares the wisdom and advice passed down from Cleopatra Queen Victoria Dorothy Parker and forty-seven other heroines from past eras on how to handle an array of common problems women have encountered throughout history and still face today.What Would Cleopatra Do? tackles issues by reminding us of inspiring feminists from the past telling their stories with warmth humor and verve. From sticking up for yourself improving body image deciding whether to have children finding a mentor getting dumped feeling like an imposter being unattractive and dealing with gossip we can learn a lot by reading motivational stories of heroic women who living in much tougher times through history took control of their own destinies and made life work for them.Here are Cleopatras thoughts on sibling rivalry Mae West on positive body image Frida Kahlo on finding your style Catherine the Great on dealing with gossip Agatha Christie on getting dumped Hedy Lamarr on being underestimatedto list only a fewas well as others who address dilemmas including career-planning female friendship loneliness financial management and political engagement.Featuring whimsical illustrations by L.A.-based artist Bijou Karman What Would Cleopatra Do? is a distinctive witty and gift-worthy tribute to historys outstanding women.
language: English
title: What Would Cleopatra Do?: Life Lessons from 50 of History's Most Extraordinary Women
publisher: Scribner