Women of Spirit: Stories of Courage from the Women Who Lived Them (Paperback)

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Product Description

Thirty-five women who succeeded in making a difference in the world relate their experiences in this inspiring collection. Katherine Martin introduces each first-person account with background information on the writer and the obstacles she faced. Lesser-known heroines include Debra Williams, who blew the whistle on medical malpractice in a midwestern prison; Sonya Bell, a blind teenager who became an award-winning runner; and Carrie Barefoot Dickerson, who stopped the construction of a nuclear power plant. Other stories, told in their own words, are about SARK, Judith Light, Julia Butterfly Hill, Joan Borysenko, Geraldine Ferraro, Iyanla Vanzant, and others.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: New World Library (October 10, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1577311493
• ISBN-13: 978-1577311492
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 5.8 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #845,086 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Human courage in ordinary lives, October 31, 2001

By A Customer

This book is full of stories from average women who decided to take a stand for themselves or for someone else and suddenly found themselves making a difference in the world. Julie Su was one year out of law school when the slave like conditions of an El Monte sweat shop were uncovered. No one wanted to take the case of illegal Thai immigrants against big business so she did.
Kathy Buckley was born deaf, misdiagnosed and placed in an institution of the mentally retarded. She didn't start learning to speak until she was 8 yrs old - She now is a motivational speaker for others who are often "unseen and unrecognized." Most of the women in this book live average lives like me and I found their acts of courage very inspirational because I could relate to them. It makes you want to cheer for women who color outside of the lines, "good girls" who don't always behave as they are told. These women face fear and keep going. The chapters are short, inspiring to read, and there are contact numbers for each women in the back of the book. Very cool. It's a inexpensive gift that packs a wallop.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Reaffirming the American Woman's Spirit, October 18, 2001

By A Customer

In a time of terrorism, violence and uncertainty, Women of Spirit showcases courageousness, spunk and fortitude - true American attributes. The stories are both uplifting and fascinating. A great gift for the person in your life who is seeking inspiration.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must for women's history courses ...and all women, October 10, 2001

By	Marion E. Gold "Book Author & Editorial Writer" (Chicago, IL USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is an excellent book that both informs and inspires. It is so important to learn from these mentors, and to understand the struggles of women who have succeeded - and also to grow and gain strength from their wisdom. The full life story of one of the women profiled, Chief Penny Harrington, appears in her autobiography: "Triumph of Spirit." I highly recommend it to women making strides today in non-traditional roles, and to women who wish to carve their own futures.