Browsing: Notable Women

One Gently Used Kidney, Free to a Good Home. When 48 year-old single mother, massage therapist and returning student Ellie…

“A bloody wonderful book” (Ernest Hemingway) by the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean from east to west: This classic New York Times bestseller details the adventures and escapades of a maverick aviator. With over 14,000 five-star Goodreads ratings!

In this enchanting Civil War romance, Andrea Evans works as a Union spy, outsmarting Colonel Alexander Hunter. But when she’s sent to play the lady in Richmond, she meets him in an entirely different position…

This USA Today bestseller tells the heartbreaking true story of a young girl from a quiet Detroit suburb who was forced into the sex trade. An eye-opening account of human trafficking in the US — and the courage and resilience of a survivor.

In the midst of World War II, hundreds of women from the French Resistance were sent to Nazi death camps. Here are their stories of courage, friendship, and survival. A New York Times bestseller hailed as “inspiring and fascinating” (People).

A New York Times bestseller and a BookBub Recommended Read filled with rare photos and private letters: This candid account of actor and filmmaker Dyan Cannon’s life — including her stormy marriage to Cary Grant — is “complex and captivating… an unqualified success” (New York Journal of Books).

Five-year-old Loung’s life was shattered when the Khmer Rouge stormed into Phnom Penh, tearing her family apart. In this gripping memoir that inspired the critically acclaimed film, Loung tells her story of surviving one of the 20th century’s most brutal dictatorships. “This powerful account is a triumph” (Publishers Weekly).

Abandoned at a young age, Steve Pemberton overcame a traumatic childhood with an abusive foster family — eventually gathering the strength to find his true home and unravel the mystery of his identity. His inspiring journey comes to life in this extraordinary memoir.

In 1945, two women arrived in New York City — and landed jobs as the first female pages on the storied sales floor of Tiffany & Co. Get a glimpse into their lives, from celebrating VJ Day in Times Square to meeting Judy Garland, with this charming memoir. “I loved every moment!” (Adriana Trigiani).

This New York Times bestseller recounts the true story of Sultana, a Saudi princess who was born into unimaginable wealth — but was forced to fight for basic human rights. “Absolutely riveting” (People), with over 650 five-star reviews on Amazon.