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;
Connected Women creates a gigantic web of womanhood which celebrates the relationships between the
world's 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 didn't 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,
Connected Women 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.
