Aphra Behn, first female professional writer. Sojourner Truth, activist and abolitionist. Ada Lovelace, first computer programmer. Marie Curie, first woman to win the Nobel Prize. Joan Jett, godmother of punk. The 100 revolutionary women highlighted in this gorgeously illustrated book were bad in the best sense of the word: they challenged the status quo and changed the rules for all who … followed. From pirates to artists, warriors, daredevils, scientists, activists, and spies, the accomplishments of these incredible women vary as much as the eras and places in which they effected change. Featuring bold watercolor portraits and illuminating essays by Ann Shen, Bad Girls Throughout History is a distinctive, worthy tribute.
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I loooooved this book. It was a quick read filled with stories of amazing women throughout history. But this book is definitely not just for women. The stories shared in the book are fascinating and inspiring, and the accompanying artwork is absolutely beautiful. This would make a lovely coffee table book or conversation piece.
This is a truly remarkable book full of inspiring, feisty, amazing and very bad women! There really isn’t anything a women can’t do! I also loved the drawings too. They were very beautiful!
I loved reading about Lady Godiva who rode naked on horseback across the town with only her golden flowing hair to cover her so that her husband would lower the taxes for their people. That was serious badassery there! And although I was familiar with Rosa Parks I didn’t know that she did more than refuse to give up her seat to white person, sparking change but also had given up her real estate when she was about seventy or so and gave the money she gained from selling her property for an elderly home for older black people to live in which is really cool and generous. Ten years later, she ended up living there herself.
Anyway, if you want to hear more amazing stories about all the awesome badass women out there, then read this book! It is truly rich and decadent in both writing and beautiful art.
My biggest complaint is I wanted more information. That is easily remedied as the author helpfully provided her sources in the back, so I’ve got at least thirty more books to add to my TBR now!
When I picked this book up the person I was with asked me if I didn’t already have this book. And it is true, these compilation books of awesome women are becoming increasingly common. Thank goodness! And while, yes, there are some women here who turned up in other books like this I’ve read, there were also new women who I’d never heard of, and women who I’d heard of but hadn’t seen featured like this before. All in all? I’m always happy to find more girl power inspiration in the world.
The endurance of these women makes me wonder what could have happened if Adam gave more than a rib to create woman!
These were short stories about women who have contributed so much to the world. These brief stories remind us of their contribution.
This series of -very- brief biographies is enough to help you decide who you want to read more about.
The book was okay. It was a brief overview on a variety of women. If you were a young person you might find it interesting, but as an older person, I’ve heard of most of the women and already knew their story.
Quick histories of amazing women breaking the social rules of their time
Wonderful, interesting book about Amaxing Women throughout history. These women are the reason we live the lives of independent, strong, creative, successful women who can be and do anything we set out minds to today!
I really enjoyed reading the many short biographies of the amazing/famous women! I found the book to be entertaining, informative and inspiring.
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I joined the Air Force in 1967 when I was 18. These WOMEN are my kind of people.
It feels good to remind ourselves that women have been living life on their terms, believing passionately in what they were doing, and occasionally dying for that belief for a lot of recorded history. This book tells their stories, without going into all of the bad and sad details. There is definitely enough information to inspire you to go and learn more about the women in this book who particularly appeal to you. For me, add Dr Mary Walker who worked as a surgeon during the civil war. She was awarded a purple heart for her actions, then a few years later, congress changed it’s mind, revised their criteria, and wanted her to give it back. She refused, and wore it every day until she died. I think it may have been buried with her! Be inspired by the women in these stories!