Women's History Month, Biblio File
WOW @ The Library in Celebration of Women’s History Month
Wonders Of Women (WOW) presents:
Belva Lockwood: The Woman Who Would Be President
By Jill Norgren
The amazing story of a courageous woman and first female lawyer to stand in front of the Supreme Court, and ran for the presidential candidate in 1884.
Big Girls Don't Cry: The Election That Changed Everything for American Women
By Rebecca Traister
A recount of a significant moment in U.S. History brings issues concerning women, gender and power to the surface.
A Few Good Women: America's Military Women from World War II to the War in Iraq
By Evelyn M. Monahan and Rosemary Neidel-Greenlee
An illustrated account of the efforts and obstacles that women faced to enter in the military and the struggles and adversities they endure during war.
Leadership Secrets of Hillary Clinton
By Rebecca Shambaugh
A former first lady, presidential candidate and current U.S. Secretary of State shares her story and inspiring leadership qualities that brought her success.
Nancy: A Portrait of My Years With Nancy Reagan
By Michael K. Deaver
Notorious Victoria: The Life of Victoria Woodhull, Uncensored
By Mary Gabriel
The story of a remarkable woman who aspired to the U.S. presidency takes the reader to a journey across continents in the nineteenth century.
By Laura Bush
The former first lady offers an intimate look at her childhood and her eight years in the White House.
These and other titles in different formats are available at your local library.
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