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Still I Rise Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

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Still I Rise takes its title from a work by Maya Angelou, and it resonates with the same spirit of an unconquerable soul, a woman who is captain of her fate. This book embodies the strength of character of the inspiring women profiled within.

Each chapter outlines the fall and rise of great women heroes who smashed all obstacles rather than let all obstacles smash them. Still I Rise offers hope to those undergoing their own Sisyphean struggles. Intrepid women heroes are the antithesis of the traditional damsels in distress; rather than waiting for the prince, they took salvation into their own hands.

Women leaders in history celebrated in this book include Hattie McDaniel, the first African American to win an Academy Award; Aung San Suu Kyi, Burma's first lady of freedom; J. K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter series; Tammy Duckworth, war hero and United States senator; Fannie Lou Hamer, American voting rights activist; Sonia Sotomayor, first Hispanic Supreme Court justice; Carrie Fisher, actress and activist; Lois Wilson, founder of Al-Anon; Joan Rivers, actress and larger-than-life personality; Mildred Loving, who was persecuted for her interracial marriage; Maya Angelou, poet and civil rights activist; and many more!

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  1. Listening Length
    7 hours
  2. Author
    Marlene Wagman-Geller, see all
  3. Narrator
    Ann Richardson
  4. Audible release date
    April 10, 2018
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Blackstone Audio, Inc.
  7. ASIN
    B07BS1ZMYL
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Product details

Listening Length 7 hours
Author Marlene Wagman-Geller, Laurel Corona
Narrator Ann Richardson
Whispersync for Voice Ready
Audible.com Release Date April 10, 2018
Publisher Blackstone Audio, Inc.
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B07BS1ZMYL
Best Sellers Rank #405,766 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#287 in Biographies for Teens
#687 in Teen & Young Adult Women Biographies
#737 in African American Demographic Studies (Audible Books & Originals)

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Bean241
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for a book club or to be inspired! Highly recommend.
Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2017
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Usually I struggle a bit with non-fiction books and think of reading them like eating vegetables i.e. good for you but not fun. However, I found this book extremely interesting and easy to read. I knew about some of the women in this book but the author managed to interest and surprise me with facts that I didn't know in every one of the stories. I definitely plan on recommending this novel to my book club as it is inspiring and prompts quite a bit of conversation.
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Jan Genovese
5.0 out of 5 stars Dark Junctures are No Obstacle
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2017
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This book by Marlene Wagman-Geller is inspiring for both men and women because all of us reach junctures in life that are dark and seemingly hopeless, that are pulverizing and paralyzing. Every woman she profiles has plummeted to some horrific nadir yet somehow reaches down to her most resilient self and keeps going. I can't even pick one of them who outshines all the rest--every one of these women is simply stunning in her resolve to overcome obstacles, in her sheer tenacity. They confront and handle everything from physical disability to harsh bullying to maddening marriages. If ever you feel you've been dealt an unfair hand in this life, read Still I Rise and you'll soon get over yourself!
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Jill G. Hall
5.0 out of 5 stars Raises the Spirits
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2018
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This collection of short biographies about women who have overcome significant challenges to succeed is well researched, inspirational and filled with heart. Some of the women are famous, while others I had never heard of, but all should be honored for their accomplishments as they blazed trails to make the world a better place. I highly recommend it for high school and college history/women’s studies curriculum as well as for anyone wanting an fascinating enjoyable read. Next up I look forward to reading Wagman-Geller's Behind Every Great Man.
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chrystal
4.0 out of 5 stars Not for younger or “innocent” readers- I’d say 16+
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2018
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I bought this book for a 13 year old girl and I’m glad I read some of it before I gave it to her. Some of the stories are quite alarming and more than a little inappropriate for young teen girls. Carrie Fishers story of her mother giving her a vibrator as a gift and Any Tans mother with the butcher knife and the sexual molestation, pills and booze of Patty Duke. All great women who overcame great horrors but not necessarily something I’d want my 13 year old to read about, just yet. I’d say this book would be for at least 16 and up. Some of the writing wasn’t that well written either, but that wasn’t a big deal.
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Michelle Rodenborn
5.0 out of 5 stars You will treasure this book!
Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2017
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I thoroughly enjoyed Still I Rise, as I have Ms. Wagman-Geller’s other books. She writes about women who faced daunting odds, yet rose above their circumstances in inventive and unusual ways. Their stories of surmounting unique challenges inspire and comfort all of us in facing our own difficulties in life. This author writes with a philosopher’s voice, and a literary style, managing to portray her subjects with both dispassion and humor. Most of all, her humanity permeates the writing. You will not only enjoy but treasure this book.
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Nicole V. Ferguson
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read!!!! Motivational!!!
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2018
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This books speaks to my soul. Personal adversity can be a catalyst to success! Great food for the soul and a must read for any woman feeling discouraged by life’s bumps. Roll with it girl!!
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Kristen R.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read so far!
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2019
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Still reading but wanted to leave a review. Excellent book so far. Lots of interesting stories.
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Tamara R. Springer
3.0 out of 5 stars Good stories but very poor editing.
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2019
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I love the stories of women in this book, but as a copy editor, I hate how many mistakes there are in spelling and grammar. It needs a good proofreader! I would have given it 5 stars if it was edited better.
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G. Billings
3.0 out of 5 stars Good idea poorly executed.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 11, 2019
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A reasonable set of mini biographies, but just littered with grammatical and syntax errors, it's so distracting. The ridiculous working in of the phrase "still rise" to every bio feels forced and trite.
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LJ
1.0 out of 5 stars So Frustrating
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 6, 2020
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This should be brilliant. It's not. It is SO badly written. I had to read and re read passages to try and decipher what the heck they were saying. After battling through just over half the book I had to call it a day for my own sanity.

I usually pass books on to friends when I'm finished with them, but I don't have anyone in my life that I dislike that much, so this is one for the log burner.

If you're thinking about buying this book, honestly just DON'T.
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