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Landrum, a marketing specialist who wrote a study of male entrepreneurs, Profiles of Genius , here turns his attention to 13 successful women he views as geniuses. Limited to those who developed original and influential concepts during the past 40 years and did not inherit or marry into their profession, Landrum's choices are drawn from diverse fields, including fashion (Liz Claiborne and Lillian Vernon), politics (Golda Meir and Margaret Thatcher), entertainment (Madonna and Oprah Winfrey) and philosophy (Ayn Rand). The author's analysis of the factors that supposedly account for his subjects' abilities are presented in a frequently oversimplified pop psychology format. Landrum argues that these women generally are born first among their siblings, had self-employed fathers, and attended all-girls schools. Common character traits include perfectionism, high self-esteem, independence and charisma. It is unclear whether the women were chosen to fit Landrum's model or vise versa.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.


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YA-Madonna and Margaret Thatcher are among the featured women who "started with nothing and reached the very top of their field and stayed there for a minimum of ten years." Also included in this baker's dozen are five business revolutionaries: Mary Kay Ash, Liz Claiborne, Estee Lauder, Lillian Vernon, and Linda Wachner. Golda Meir is the second political visionary; Maria Callas, Jane Fonda, and Oprah Winfrey represent the entertainment industry; and the two humanitarians are Ayn Rand and Gloria Steinem. Personal information, accomplishments, mentors, temperament, etc., are addressed in narrative and chart format. In addition to the 18 pages allotted to each figure, there are 150 pages of analyses of creative female genius. A valuable source for assignments.
Barbara Hawkins, Oakton High School, Fairfax, VA
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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  • Hardcover: 437 pages
  • Publisher: Prometheus Books; 1st Edition. edition (July 1994)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0879758929
  • ISBN-13: 978-0879758929
  • Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.4 x 1.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,338,487 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars An Anthology of Pros, March 18, 2000
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Who are they? Lillian Vernon, Oprah Winfrey, Golda Meir, Jane Fonda, Estee Lauder, Madonna, Ayn Rand, Gloria Steinem, Margaret Thatcher, Mary Kay Ash, Liz Claiborne, Maria Callas, and Linda Wachner. Landrum devotes a separate chapter to each but first, in Chapters 1-7, he discusses the following:

Self-Esteem, Self-Image, and Self-Confidence

Birth Order, Childhood Transience, Role Models, and Mentors

Education, Intelligence, and Knowledge

Creative Renegades Go Where Others Fear to Tread!

Professional versus Personal Dichotomy

Crisis, Mania, and Creativity

Personality Traits and Temperament

As he did in another book (Profiles of Genius), Landrum's strategy is to create a cohesive and comprehensive frame-of-reference within which to discuss his selections. (These first seven chapters, all by themselves, are well worth the cost of the book.) He assigns to each a dominant characteristic. For example, Mary Kay Ash is "A Confident Charismatic"), Madonna is "Psychosexually Driven", and Linda Wachner is a "Type A Workaholic." All 13 are peak performers within their respective careers. All have exceptional intelligence, talent, energy, determination, and (perhaps most important of all) clearly defined goals and objectives. All had to overcome all manner of obstacles, many of them gender-specific. Also, as Landrum explains very well, each has a unique, indeed compelling personality. As each overcomes obstacles, her unique personality is most evident.

Some readers may disagree with the selections and/or with Landrum's definition of "genius" as applied to each of his selections. I rate this book so highly because it is well written, because it provides so much information of which I was not previously aware, and because (with great skill) Landrum allows each of these remarkable women to reveal herself through what she has said and done. After you read the 13 "profiles", I suggest that you re-read Chapters 1-7 to gain even more value from what those introductory chapters offer.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring, worth it and educational..., August 19, 2003
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Ever since I read this book, I've become a Landrum fan in the highest order. This book is well researched and followed a criteria that made the stories more fascinating and mentally satisfying. He chose these women based on their merit as oppose to their inheritance of any kind...in other words the quintessential Rags to Riches story. I live for those stories.

If you are looking for books that commend heroes such as Horatio Alger in a modern form, Female Genius is the book for you. Not only does it provide a comprehensive overview of what makes a Genius tick, it also illustrates individual strengths these women possess. If you are a parent and have daughters..this book is a MUST READ especially for fathers.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing!!, May 4, 1998
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I thought the book was very intriguing in the way it portrayed these women as visionaries and fearless. When I read the book I was very fascinated by each of the women's background and how they started from nothing to going all the way to the top. I have recommended the book to many of my friends that carry the same spririt as these women in the book. I was impressed with the author's presentation of their background which made me respect these women more for doing what is usually not encouraged among women.
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