She Persisted Around the World

13 Women Who Changed History

English language

Published April 21, 2018 by Philomel Books.

ISBN:
9780525516996

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1 star (1 review)

Women around the world have long dreamed big, even when they've been told their dreams didn't matter. They've spoken out, risen up and fought for what's right, even when they've been told to be quiet. Whether in science, the arts, sports or activism, women and girls throughout history have been determined to break barriers and change the status quo. They haven't let anyone get in their way and have helped us better understand our world and what's possible.

2 editions

Constant Rehashing

1 star

Every single book I've read includes the same few women, even as they're telling us to learn about more women. It's a bizarre pattern to notice when we're being told to diversify and expand our knowledge, and Chelsea's book doesn't help it.

Expand only as far as you're allowed, I guess.

On top of everything, JK Rowling is featured in this book as an amazing woman. This book was published in 2018. We knew then, as we know now, that she was not an amazing person of any kind. I think we're fine without her persistence. In fact, we could use less of it.