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Women's History Month Biographies & Memoirs

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15 items

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After the Miracle

After the Miracle

The Political Crusades of Helen Keller

by Wallace, Max

Book - 2023

Wallace draws on groundbreaking research to reframe Helen Keller’s journey after the miracle at the water pump, vividly bringing to light her rarely discussed, lifelong fight for social justice across gender, class, race, and ability. Wallace draws on groundbreaking research to reframe Helen Keller’s journey after the miracle at the water pump, vividly bringing to light her rarely discussed, lifelong fight for social justice across gender, class, race, and ability. Show less

Wallace draws on groundbreaking research to reframe Helen Keller’s journey after the miracle at the water pump, vividly bringing to light her rarely discussed, lifelong fight for social justice across gender, class, race, and ability. Wallace draws on groundbreaking research to reframe Helen Keller’s journey after the miracle at the water pump, vividly bringing to light her rarely discussed, lifelong fight for social justice across gender, class, race, and ability. Show less

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Belonging

Belonging

A Daughter's Search for Identity Through Loss and Love

by Morial, Michelle Miller

Book - 2023

Though Michelle Miller was an award-winning broadcast journalist for CBS News, few people in her life knew the painful secret she carried: her mother had abandoned her at birth in deeply segregated Los Angeles in 1967. Though Michelle Miller was an award-winning broadcast journalist for CBS News, few people in her life knew the painful secret she carried: her mother had abandoned her at birth in deeply segregated Los Angeles in 1967. Show less

Though Michelle Miller was an award-winning broadcast journalist for CBS News, few people in her life knew the painful secret she carried: her mother had abandoned her at birth in deeply segregated Los Angeles in 1967. Though Michelle Miller was an award-winning broadcast journalist for CBS News, few people in her life knew the painful secret she carried: her mother had abandoned her at birth in deeply segregated Los Angeles in 1967. Show less

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Chita

Chita

A Memoir

by Rivera, Chita

Book - 2023

Chita Rivera was born Dolores Conchita Figueroa del Rivero and was influential in creating some of Broadway's most iconic and acclaimed roles, including Anita in West Side Story, Rosie in Bye Bye Birdie, and Velma in Chicago. Chita Rivera was born Dolores Conchita Figueroa del Rivero and was influential in creating some of Broadway's most iconic and acclaimed roles, including Anita in West Side Story, Rosie in Bye Bye Birdie, and Velma in Chicago. Show less

Chita Rivera was born Dolores Conchita Figueroa del Rivero and was influential in creating some of Broadway's most iconic and acclaimed roles, including Anita in West Side Story, Rosie in Bye Bye Birdie, and Velma in Chicago. Chita Rivera was born Dolores Conchita Figueroa del Rivero and was influential in creating some of Broadway's most iconic and acclaimed roles, including Anita in West Side Story, Rosie in Bye Bye Birdie, and Velma in Chicago. Show less

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Choosing to Run

Choosing to Run

A Memoir

by Linden, Des

Book - 2023

On the morning of the 2018 Boston Marathon, it was 39 degrees, windy, and raining. Linden was recovering from illness and questioning her running future—but became the first American woman to win the race since 1985, On the morning of the 2018 Boston Marathon, it was 39 degrees, windy, and raining. Linden was recovering from illness and questioning her running future—but became the first American woman to win the race since 1985, Show less

On the morning of the 2018 Boston Marathon, it was 39 degrees, windy, and raining. Linden was recovering from illness and questioning her running future—but became the first American woman to win the race since 1985, On the morning of the 2018 Boston Marathon, it was 39 degrees, windy, and raining. Linden was recovering from illness and questioning her running future—but became the first American woman to win the race since 1985, Show less

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Empress of the Nile

Empress of the Nile

The Daredevil Archaeologist Who Saved Egypt's Ancient Temples From Destruction

by Olson, Lynne

Book - 2023

Olson tells the remarkable story of French archaeologist Christiane Desroches-Noblecourt, who led the international effort to save a dozen ancient Egyptian temples from the floodwaters of the Aswan High Dam. Olson tells the remarkable story of French archaeologist Christiane Desroches-Noblecourt, who led the international effort to save a dozen ancient Egyptian temples from the floodwaters of the Aswan High Dam. Show less

Olson tells the remarkable story of French archaeologist Christiane Desroches-Noblecourt, who led the international effort to save a dozen ancient Egyptian temples from the floodwaters of the Aswan High Dam. Olson tells the remarkable story of French archaeologist Christiane Desroches-Noblecourt, who led the international effort to save a dozen ancient Egyptian temples from the floodwaters of the Aswan High Dam. Show less

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Hijab Butch Blues

Hijab Butch Blues

A Memoir

by H, Lamya

Book - 2023

In this examination of her queer South Asian identity and Islamic faith (Library Journal), Muslim immigrant Lamya H. survives her coming-of-age by drawing strength and hope from stories in the Quran in this powerful debut. In this examination of her queer South Asian identity and Islamic faith (Library Journal), Muslim immigrant Lamya H. survives her coming-of-age by drawing strength and hope from stories in the Quran in this powerful debut. Show less

In this examination of her queer South Asian identity and Islamic faith (Library Journal), Muslim immigrant Lamya H. survives her coming-of-age by drawing strength and hope from stories in the Quran in this powerful debut. In this examination of her queer South Asian identity and Islamic faith (Library Journal), Muslim immigrant Lamya H. survives her coming-of-age by drawing strength and hope from stories in the Quran in this powerful debut. Show less

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I Am Debra Lee

I Am Debra Lee

A Memoir

by Lee, Debra

Book - 2023

Debra Lee, the former CEO of Black Entertainment Television (BET), pens a riveting memoir about both the glamorous and ugly moments of being a high-powered Black woman executive in the entertainment industry. Debra Lee, the former CEO of Black Entertainment Television (BET), pens a riveting memoir about both the glamorous and ugly moments of being a high-powered Black woman executive in the entertainment industry. Show less

Debra Lee, the former CEO of Black Entertainment Television (BET), pens a riveting memoir about both the glamorous and ugly moments of being a high-powered Black woman executive in the entertainment industry. Debra Lee, the former CEO of Black Entertainment Television (BET), pens a riveting memoir about both the glamorous and ugly moments of being a high-powered Black woman executive in the entertainment industry. Show less

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The New Guys

The New Guys

The Historic Class of Astronauts That Broke Barriers and Changed the Face of Space Travel

by Bagby, Meredith E.

Book - 2023

Meredith Bagby pens the never-before-told story of NASA’s 1978 class, which included the first six American women astronauts: Sally Ride, Judith Resnik, Anna Fisher, Kathy Sullivan, Shannon Lucid, and Rhea Seddon. Meredith Bagby pens the never-before-told story of NASA’s 1978 class, which included the first six American women astronauts: Sally Ride, Judith Resnik, Anna Fisher, Kathy Sullivan, Shannon Lucid, and Rhea Seddon. Show less

Meredith Bagby pens the never-before-told story of NASA’s 1978 class, which included the first six American women astronauts: Sally Ride, Judith Resnik, Anna Fisher, Kathy Sullivan, Shannon Lucid, and Rhea Seddon. Meredith Bagby pens the never-before-told story of NASA’s 1978 class, which included the first six American women astronauts: Sally Ride, Judith Resnik, Anna Fisher, Kathy Sullivan, Shannon Lucid, and Rhea Seddon. Show less

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The Odyssey of Phillis Wheatley

The Odyssey of Phillis Wheatley

A Poet's Journeys Through American Slavery and Independence

by Waldstreicher, David

Book - 2023

Stolen from her African family as a girl, forced onto the slave ship Phillis, and purchased in 1761 by the Wheatley family in Boston, prodigy-poet Phillis Wheatley launched a complexly creative and courageous life. (Booklist) Stolen from her African family as a girl, forced onto the slave ship Phillis, and purchased in 1761 by the Wheatley family in Boston, prodigy-poet Phillis Wheatley launched a complexly creative and courageous life. (Booklist) Show less

Stolen from her African family as a girl, forced onto the slave ship Phillis, and purchased in 1761 by the Wheatley family in Boston, prodigy-poet Phillis Wheatley launched a complexly creative and courageous life. (Booklist) Stolen from her African family as a girl, forced onto the slave ship Phillis, and purchased in 1761 by the Wheatley family in Boston, prodigy-poet Phillis Wheatley launched a complexly creative and courageous life. (Booklist) Show less

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Serving Herself

Serving Herself

The Life and Times of Althea Gibson

by Brown, Ashley

Book - 2023

From playing paddle tennis on the streets of Harlem as a young teenager to her 11 Grand Slam tennis wins to her professional golf career, Althea Gibson became the most famous Black sportswoman of the mid-20th century. From playing paddle tennis on the streets of Harlem as a young teenager to her 11 Grand Slam tennis wins to her professional golf career, Althea Gibson became the most famous Black sportswoman of the mid-20th century. Show less

From playing paddle tennis on the streets of Harlem as a young teenager to her 11 Grand Slam tennis wins to her professional golf career, Althea Gibson became the most famous Black sportswoman of the mid-20th century. From playing paddle tennis on the streets of Harlem as a young teenager to her 11 Grand Slam tennis wins to her professional golf career, Althea Gibson became the most famous Black sportswoman of the mid-20th century. Show less

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Untold Power

Untold Power

The Fascinating Rise and Complex Legacy of First Lady Edith Wilson

by Roberts, Rebecca Boggs

Book - 2023

Although the nation has yet to elect its first woman president—and history has downplayed her role—First Lady Edith Wilson became the first woman acting president after Woodrow Wilson's 1919 stroke left him bedridden. Although the nation has yet to elect its first woman president—and history has downplayed her role—First Lady Edith Wilson became the first woman acting president after Woodrow Wilson's 1919 stroke left him bedridden. Show less

Although the nation has yet to elect its first woman president—and history has downplayed her role—First Lady Edith Wilson became the first woman acting president after Woodrow Wilson's 1919 stroke left him bedridden. Although the nation has yet to elect its first woman president—and history has downplayed her role—First Lady Edith Wilson became the first woman acting president after Woodrow Wilson's 1919 stroke left him bedridden. Show less

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Walking With Gorillas

Walking With Gorillas

The Journey of An African Wildlife Vet

by Kalema-Zikusoka, Gladys

Book - 2023

In her enchanting memoir, Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka, Uganda’s first wildlife veterinarian, traces her life story from her animal-loving childhood to her career protecting endangered mountain gorillas and other wild animals. In her enchanting memoir, Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka, Uganda’s first wildlife veterinarian, traces her life story from her animal-loving childhood to her career protecting endangered mountain gorillas and other wild animals. Show less

In her enchanting memoir, Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka, Uganda’s first wildlife veterinarian, traces her life story from her animal-loving childhood to her career protecting endangered mountain gorillas and other wild animals. In her enchanting memoir, Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka, Uganda’s first wildlife veterinarian, traces her life story from her animal-loving childhood to her career protecting endangered mountain gorillas and other wild animals. Show less

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The Watchmaker's Daughter

The Watchmaker's Daughter

The True Story of World War II Heroine Corrie Ten Boom

by Loftis, Larry

Book - 2023

Loftis writes the first major biography of Corrie ten Boom, a Dutch watchmaker who saved the lives of hundreds of Jews during WWII. She lost family members and was sent to a concentration camp, but forgave her captors. Loftis writes the first major biography of Corrie ten Boom, a Dutch watchmaker who saved the lives of hundreds of Jews during WWII. She lost family members and was sent to a concentration camp, but forgave her captors. Show less

Loftis writes the first major biography of Corrie ten Boom, a Dutch watchmaker who saved the lives of hundreds of Jews during WWII. She lost family members and was sent to a concentration camp, but forgave her captors. Loftis writes the first major biography of Corrie ten Boom, a Dutch watchmaker who saved the lives of hundreds of Jews during WWII. She lost family members and was sent to a concentration camp, but forgave her captors. Show less

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Our Brave Foremothers

Our Brave Foremothers

Celebrating 100 Black, Brown, Asian, and Indigenous Women Who Changed the Course of History

by Kennedy, Rozella/ Avelino, Joelle (ILT)

Book - 2023

Featuring BIPOC changemakers, risk-takers, visionaries, artists, scientists, activists, and more, this collection of short biographies (with illustrations by Joelle Avelino) details women's accomplishments, hardships, and passions. Featuring BIPOC changemakers, risk-takers, visionaries, artists, scientists, activists, and more, this collection of short biographies (with illustrations by Joelle Avelino) details women's accomplishments, hardships, and passions. Show less

Featuring BIPOC changemakers, risk-takers, visionaries, artists, scientists, activists, and more, this collection of short biographies (with illustrations by Joelle Avelino) details women's accomplishments, hardships, and passions. Featuring BIPOC changemakers, risk-takers, visionaries, artists, scientists, activists, and more, this collection of short biographies (with illustrations by Joelle Avelino) details women's accomplishments, hardships, and passions. Show less

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Fearless Women

Fearless Women

Feminist Patriots From Abigail Adams to Beyoncé

by Cobbs, Elizabeth

Book - 2023

Cobbs, a professor of American history and author of The Hello Girls: America’s First Women Soldiers, highlights the lives of women, from the 18th century to the present, whom she calls “feminist patriots." (Kirkus Reviews) Cobbs, a professor of American history and author of The Hello Girls: America’s First Women Soldiers, highlights the lives of women, from the 18th century to the present, whom she calls “feminist patriots." (Kirkus Reviews) Show less

Cobbs, a professor of American history and author of The Hello Girls: America’s First Women Soldiers, highlights the lives of women, from the 18th century to the present, whom she calls “feminist patriots." (Kirkus Reviews) Cobbs, a professor of American history and author of The Hello Girls: America’s First Women Soldiers, highlights the lives of women, from the 18th century to the present, whom she calls “feminist patriots." (Kirkus Reviews) Show less

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