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I Know a Woman
I Know a Woman: The inspiring connections between the women who have shaped our world | Kate Hodges
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Behind every great woman is another great woman. Here, the extraordinary achievements, relationships and secret histories of 84 pioneering women are revealed in inspirational stories which together show the indomitable strength of womankind. From ground-breaking scientist Marie Curie to political activist Malala Yousafzai, from feminist author Virginia Woolf to the game-changing Billie Jean King; I Know a Woman creates a gigantic web of womanhood which celebrates the relationships between the worlds most inspirational and influential women. Threading tales from across the globe and throughout history, the lives of innovative aviatrixes, gun-toting revolutionaries and women with incomparable intellects are revealed. Each woman is connected to the next, discovering the women behind the scenes; those who didnt get the credit for scientific discoveries, sporting achievements or acts of bravery when they were alive. Some names will be familiar, some might not, but all are equally important. With compelling story-telling and beautifully illustrated portraits, I Know a Woman is bold and engaging with a unique purpose: to uncover the links between 84 pioneering women. Featuring Michelle Obama, Gala Dali, Emma Watson, Nina Simone, Frida Kahlo, Coco Chanel, Greta Garbo, Eleanor Roosevelt, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and many more pioneering women who have shaped the world we live in today.
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Kate Hodges is a journalist with over 25 years of experience. First published in 2018 and re-republished in 2023, this book of 84 portraits (illustrated by Sarah Papworth) shows the connections between women from the 19th century to the present day. While it mixes lesser known women with the great and the good, it‘s very western focused, some of the connections are tenuous and Papworth‘s illustrations somewhat anaemic and lacking in personality.

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These illustrations are simply stunning. ♥️

#NetGalley #NetGallyTBRAttack #readandreaview #iknowawoman #fridakahlo

vkois88 😍😍😍 6y
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Another one finished for #NetGalleyTBRAttack ♥️

This was a lovely collection of mini bios of inspiring women from all generations, all over the world. Each mini bio comes with a stunning illustration, which in my honest opinion was the highlight of this book. Those illustrations were simply amazing. An important, and colourful book. Perfect for all readers. ♥️

thereadingowlvina Yay! 👍 6y
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