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Still I Rise: The Persistence of Phenomenal Women (Celebrating Women) Kindle Edition

by Marlene Wagman-Geller (Author), Laurel Corona (Foreword) Format: Kindle Edition

4.6 111 ratings

Part of: Celebrating Women (6 books)

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“An incredible book about the strength of women . . . an important book and a read that is nothing if not timely with current politics.” —FangirlNation

A #1 Bestseller in 21st Century U.S. History for Teens

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. It embodies the strength of character of the inspiring women profiled. Each chapter will outline the fall and rise of great women heroes who smashed all obstacles, rather than let all obstacles smash them. The book 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.

Celebrate girl power! Women leaders in history celebrated in this book include:

Madame C. J. Walker—first female American millionaire
Aung San Suu Kyi—Burma’s first lady of freedom
Betty Shabazz—civil rights activist
Nellie Sachs—Holocaust survivor and Nobel Prize recipient
Selma Lagerlof—first woman Nobel Laureate
Fannie Lou Hamer—American voting rights activist
Bessie Coleman—first African-American female pilot
Wilma Rudolph—first woman to win three gold medals
Sonia Sotomayor—first Hispanic Supreme Court justice
Wangari Maathai—Nobel Prize winner
Winnifred Mandela—freedom fighter
Lois Wilson—founder of Al-Anon
Roxanne Quimby—cofounder of Burt’s Bees

“Inspirational . . . If you need a little encouragement in your life during these difficult times, the lives of these women will give you hope.” —Says Me Says Mom

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The lives of these women will give you hope.

The women in these pages took control back of their stories. Rather than waiting for the prince, they fought for salvation with their own hands. Women leaders in history celebrated in this book include:

Nellie Sachs - Holocaust survivor and Nobel Prize recipient
Selma Lagerlof - first woman Nobel Laureate
Fannie Lou Hamer - American voting rights activist
Bessie Coleman - first African-American female pilot
Wilma Rudolph - first woman to win three gold medals
Sonia Sotomayor - first Hispanic Supreme Court justice

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Mango is an innovative independent publisher based in beautiful and sunny Miami, Florida. Our goal is to create high-quality books that explore new ideas and start conversations with our readers. Our books seek to stretch the boundaries of our culture and get social waves flowing in new directions. We focus on building a strong relationship with our authors, who are some of the freshest, most distinctive voices of our time.

Celebrate girl power!

Each chapter outlines the fall and rise of great women heroes who smashed all obstacles, rather than let all obstacles smash them. The book offers hope to those undergoing their own Sisyphean struggles. Intrepid women heroes are the antithesis of the traditional damsels in distress.

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This audiobook is a treasure trove of remarkable women whose lives many listeners most likely have never heard about. Narrator Ann Richardson takes us through the ups and downs of unsung women like Madame Tussaud, a single mother who fled the French Revolution and became a business woman of international reach. The profiles of twenty-five women are read with a measured confidence that highlights their achievements despite the odds. Upbeat and personal, Richardson projects a tone of pride in recounting anecdotes about a wide variety of women-from political figures to Olympic athletes. This is a volume listeners may want to dip in and out of, skipping around from chapter to chapter, depending on their interest or familiarity with the women covered.

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“This inspirational book tells the stories of twenty-five courageous women who rose above their circumstances to make a difference in the world. There are stories of women whom most people would be familiar with like Carrie Fisher and J.K. Rowling. There are also stories of women who most people probably never heard of like Irena Sendler, who rescued numerous children during the Holocaust, and Claudette Colvin, who refused to give up her seat on a public bus even before Rose Parks. If you need a little encouragement in your life during these difficult times, the lives of these women will give you hope.”
―Says Me Says Mom

Product details

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B06WW54RQ4
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Mango Media (July 25, 2017)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 25, 2017
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 2315 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 286 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #1,277,231 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #60 in Teen & Young Adult 20th Century US History eBooks
- #103 in Teen & Young Adult Women Biography eBooks
- #172 in Teen & Young Adult Inspirational & Personal Growth eBooks

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The frigidity of the Torontonian winters-not to mention shyness-led to becoming a life-long bibliophile. And, like most voracious readers, at the pinnacle of my bucket list was the dream of seeing my name on the spine of a book. However, until I could pen the Great Canadian Novel, there was the matter of economic survival. After reading The Great Gatsby, I decided to become an English teacher, and to that end, I attended York University where I received an Honors B.A. followed by teacher’s college at The University of Toronto.

I made the great sacrifice of leaving my winter wonderland when I moved to San Diego and currently am an English teacher in National City, California. I always tell my students that dreams do not just have to be for sleeping and several times, in the quest to pursue my own, I sent out my novels to literary agents. The result: enough rejection notices to wallpaper my home. And then serendipity stepped in.

In 2008, I read Peyton Place and became intrigued by its Dedication Page: To George for all the reasons he knows so well. I turned to Google and discovered that George was Grace Metalious’ long-suffering husband, and their marriage was as tempestuous as the ones in the novel. I then had my Eureka moment—a book that explored the backstories of the world’s literary masterpieces.

Fired with enthusiasm, I told my husband my idea, and he responded, “Don’t think you're quitting your day job.” Undaunted, I sent out query letters, and after signing up with a literary agent, three days later I had a contract with Penguin Publishers. One of the great moments of my life was seeing Joel’s jaw drop when I showed him my advance check.

Currently, I am working on my 12th book.

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Bean241

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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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