I strongly believe that capitalism works, and that it can work for anybody and everybody. Wilma Soss believed it too and advocated for every shareholder. This book captures the rich history of her life and life's work. It's a must read for anyone who believes in our market system. The world belongs to risk takers, and Wilma Soss was one of them! - Ken Langone, co-founder, The Home Depot and author of I Love Capitalism

If you don't know about Wilma Soss then you should, and the best way to do that is to read Traflet and Wright's new book. A corporate gadfly, broadcast journalist, and first-rate economic prognosticator, Soss was a pioneer for women's rights. She was the original "Woman of a Million Words" in an era when women's voices rarely got heard in boardrooms or on the airwaves. Her story is one that needs telling now at a time when we need strong role models to help inspire us. The authors bring her back to life, and then some. - Simon Constable, financial commentator and coauthor of The Wall Street Journal Guide to the 50 Economic Indicators That Really Matter

Fearless leaves the reader energized to continue Wilma Soss' efforts. Wilma leveraged her savvy PR and journalism skills to forge a "road not taken"; a pioneer in advocating for Social and Governance of today's "ESG"; relentlessly fighting for skilled women on corporate boards, corporate accountability, financial literacy for all, women's shareholder rights and their financial empowerment. Traflet and Wright pack the book with exciting scenes of intense shareholder meetings, animated corporate gadflys and enlightening statistics. - Allison Adams, former Managing Director and Publisher of the Institutional Investor Journals including The Journal of Portfolio Management

Janice Traflet and Robert Wright's new book is an entertaining, fast-paced account of one of the unsung heroes of the modern American economy, Wilma Soss, who fought for shareholder rights and womens' economic empowerment across much of the twentieth century. As demands for corporate social responsibility and diverse business leadership again come to the fore, it's high time to rediscover this trailblazing activist, "gadfly," and journalist. Highly recommended. - Harwell Wells, corporate governance expert and law professor, Temple University

The book seamlessly combines financial history, Hollywood, Broadway, shareholder activism, and women's issues in a way that illuminates the past and contributes to current debates. The authors provide a multifaceted and realistic portrayal of many of the struggles for equality and inclusion in 20th century America. Delve into it. You will not be disappointed. - Sonali Garg, economics Ph.D. and financial historian based in India.