Lilian Bland didn’t follow Edwardian society’s expectations. Artist, journalist, mechanic, and pilot, she flew true to herself despite the era she grew up in.
Category: Strong Women
Women Who Love Their Slacks Owe Amelia Bloomer a Thank You
Amelia Bloomer edited and published what is probably the first newspaper by and for women. But her real fame came from the clothes she wore.
A Passionate, if little Known Voice, Taught Big Lessons
Anna Julia Cooper overcame many obstacles on her path from salve to “the Mother of Black Feminism.” Her passion for education never waivered.
She Challenged Invisibility with Truth
Yosano Akiko spoke courageous, raw truths that threatened to free Japanese women. She was one of the country’s most controversial poets.
First Lines from the Books Picked “Best of 2023”
First Lines is a regular blog series. These first lines are from Amazon’s Editors’ Picks. Do you agree? Do these first lines hook you?