True to Ourselves: A Celebration of Women Making a Difference

By Nancy M. Neuman

Book Overview

True to Ourselves offers an exceptional portrait of the immense influence and expanding power of women in American public life today. This wonderfully diverse collection includes compelling stories from Ann Bancroft, the first woman to reach both North and South Poles (she did it on skis ); Sarah Brady, who spearheaded the Brady gun control bill; Carol Moseley-Braun, the first African-American woman ever elected to the U.S. Senate; and many other remarkable women, such as journalist Ellen Hume, Maryland Lt. Governor Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, college President Ruth Simmons, former Congresswoman Bella Abzug, and Second Lady Tipper Gore.

The contributors recount important turning points in their lives, revealing the barriers they faced and lessons they learned in overcoming constraints. They share their concerns about a persistent backlash against the women's and civil rights movements, and reveal the personal and professional events that compelled them to get involved. The collective result is a call for all Americans to work toward a diverse, inclusive society in the 21st century that will inspire readers to be true to their own sense of self.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0787941751
• ISBN13: 9780787941758
• Release Date: August 1998
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.6" x 9.4"

Customer Reviews

A book that transcends gender differences.

I bought this book for my wife, and while "thumbing through it" found myself captivated by its stories. Passion and courage are passion and courage--whether men or women-- and I think it's time for us to listen to each other's stories. This book makes a profound contribution to that dialogue. Thank you, Nancy Neuman and company!