Uppity women speak their minds
Subtitle: quotes from little known vixens and forgotten boat rockers to famous trailblazers, troublemakers, and headline grabbers
By: Vicki León
Publisher: MJF Books; MJF
Published: 2015
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 192
ISBN-13: 9781606713150
Subjects: Women; Quotations; History; Biography
Description: Explore history's feminine side through the outrageous, outspoken women -- risk takers and do-gooders, academics and visionaries -- who have influenced the world, from ancient Egypt to medieval Europe to modern America. These thinkers, lovers, advocates, and entrepreneurs reveal that a sharp intellect (and tongue!) can change minds and hearts. Whether determined to seek a new path, end injustice, or simply share her perspective, each led a courageous campaign -- on the battlefield, on the streets, in the home. From letters, diaries, books and speeches come 170 insights and insults -- on truth, love, independence, inequality, and more -- by such trailblazers as: Abigail Adams, Catherine the Great, Sacagawea, Louisa May Alcott, Lady Murasaki, Sojourner Truth, Lucrezia Borgia, Queen Elizabeth I.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 189-192).
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: Brains and brass --; title: Hooked on passion and power --; title: Warriors for a Rainbow of rights --; title: Unfettered is better --; title: Soul mates and odd couples --; title: Risk takers and roamers --; title: Dilemmas, close calls, and dire straits.