Women of Spirit: Stories of Courage from the Women Who Lived Them

by Katherine Martin

Book Overview

Thirty-five women who succeeded in making a difference in the world relate their experiences in this inspiring collection. Katherine Martin introduces each first-person account with background information on the writer and the obstacles she faced. Lesser-known heroines include Debra Williams, who blew the whistle on medical malpractice in a midwestern prison; Sonya Bell, a blind teenager who became an award-winning runner; and Carrie Barefoot Dickerson,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1577311493
• ISBN13: 9781577311492
• Release Date: October 2001
• Publisher: New World Library
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.3" x 7.5"