Gender studies: women and girls Books

In October 2017, actress Alyssa Milano sparked the #MeToo movement. The ensuing protests quickly encompassed far more than Harvey Weinstein and the entertainment industry. They expressed women's outrage at male workplace behavior in every sector and...

Rethinking Eros uses modern popular culture to examine sex, bodies, and gender in the ancient world in all their complexities.

As a mother, do you understand that every decision you make, your child may have to live with the rest of their lives? This book takes you on a journey into the life of a young girl dealing with domestic violence and child abuse. It gives you an...

The night of April 6, 1994, in Rwanda was like many others for Hadidja Nyiransekuye and her family. Yet the next morning when they awakened, turned on Radio Rwanda, and heard nothing but dead air, Hadidja’s husband had a premonition—something was wrong...

Women have made an enormous impact on life on the planet. They are deified and remembered in song, story, legend, and statues since at least 30,000 BC. We are, and have always been, brilliant inventors, innovators, and leaders for hundred and thousands...

Cherries Over Quicksand By Rhonda Ricardo Men and women share over seventy relatable action-packed stories about their roads-to-love with welcome humor and insight to help couples or searching singles further distinguish; what men and women want in a...

MASTECTOMY was written to husbands, family members, friends, associates, and medical professionals who care deeply about women living through and after the devastation of mastectomy. Seven young mothers openly disclose personal information about their...

The brilliantly funny bestselling guide to surviving motherhood

A Personal Awakening In the Last Century...Veteran art critic and performance artist Lisa Paul Streitfeld underwent a transformative awakening at her father's funeral in 1983.For the next twenty-five years, she traversed the globe--and her very soul--on...

Why is the memoir genre so important? What is it that drives us to tell our own stories? The ancient Greek myth of Goddess Memory, and her daughters, the Muses, offers new ways to re-enter the stories of our lives and shape them in surprising ways...

A self-professed and eager integrationist, author Kush Miri converted to Judaism and entered the synagogue's employ with high hopes and an open heart. Her experiences there left her without faith in God, physically and mentally scarred, and abandoned by...

This book is written as a reminder of days gone by and the hard times faced by not only the author but many others as well. Times were tough for whole neighborhoods. Lack of proper housing, food and clothing was the most prominent of the times. Referring...

When gathering the stories for EXTRAORDINARY JOURNEYS OF ORDINARY WOMEN, one thing was very clear, most of us are not celebrities that have a great number of people who know us, BUT each woman is unique and is of great value in God's eyes and each has...

The Colors of a Woman is a book of poetry that spans the course of a woman's lifetime. The book starts in middle childhood and ends at motherhood. The goal of the book is to uncover the emotions of a girl's transition into adulthood and to showcase the...

""A Group of Famous Women: Stories of Their Lives"" is a book written by Edith Horton and published in 1914. The book is a collection of biographical sketches of prominent women of the time, including writers, artists, musicians, and social reformers...

""A Glimpse of India"" is a book that comprises a collection of extracts from the letters of Clara A. Swain, a medical missionary who worked in India in the late 19th century. The book was originally published in 1909 and provides an insightful account...

A Beloved Mother: Life Of Hannah S. Allen (1884) is a biographical account of the life of Hannah S. Allen, written by J. B. The book provides a comprehensive description of Hannah's life, from her childhood to her adulthood, and her experiences as a...

Memoirs of Her Late Royal Highness Charlotte Augusta, Princess of Wales, Etc.: From Infancy to the Period of Her Much Lamented Death, Funeral Rites, Etc. is a book written by Robert Huish and published in 1818. The book is a biography of Charlotte...

Memoir of the Life of Elizabeth Fry V2 is a biographical book about the life of Elizabeth Fry, a prominent Quaker philanthropist and social reformer in the 19th century. The book includes extracts from her journal and letters, providing an intimate look...

""Notable Women Authors of the Day"" is a book written by Helen C. Black and published in 1906. The book is a collection of biographical sketches of some of the most prominent female writers of the time. The author provides a detailed account of the...

""Letters Of The Late Isabella Graham Of New York: In Connection With The Leading Events Of Her Life"" is a collection of personal letters written by Isabella Graham, a prominent figure in the early American Presbyterian Church and a philanthropist. The...

""Set And Spring Your Own Net Or Traps: Results Of Combinations Of Experiences Of John Tyler Hicks, Inventor Of Small Ideas"" is a book written by John Tyler Hicks in 1904. The book is a guide to building and setting traps and nets for catching small...

Sheila Vedder is a novel written by Amelia Edith Barr and first published in 1911. The story follows the life of the titular character, Sheila Vedder, a young woman who is orphaned at a young age and raised by her strict, religious grandmother. Despite...

Napoleon And The Fair Sex is a historical book written by Frederic Masson and published in 1894. The book explores the romantic life of Napoleon Bonaparte, the French military and political leader who rose to prominence during the French Revolution and...

""Mary Gray"" is a novel written by Katharine Tynan and first published in 1909. The story follows the life of Mary Gray, a young woman from a poor family who dreams of a better life. She falls in love with a wealthy man, but their relationship is...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

The Book Of The Ladies, Illustrious Dames (1899) is a historical book written by De Bourdeille, Pierre. The book is a collection of biographies of some of the most prominent and influential women in history. The book covers the lives of women from...

Memoirs of Margaret Fuller Ossoli Volume 2 is a book written by Margaret Fuller Ossoli in 1852. It is a collection of memoirs that detail the life and experiences of Margaret Fuller Ossoli, a prominent American journalist, critic, and women's rights...

Leaves From A Life Book Of Today is a book written by Jane Dearborn Mills and published in 1901. The book is a collection of essays and reflections on various topics such as nature, spirituality, family, and personal growth. Mills writes in a poetic and...

Kept His Trust: Or The Doctor�������s Household, The Record Of A Noble Life is a novel written by Amanda M. Douglass and first published in 1868. The story revolves around the life of a doctor and his family, who live in a small town in the United States...

""Mary Jane Down South"" is a novel written by Clara Ingram Judson and published in 1919. The story follows Mary Jane, a young girl from the North who travels to the South to visit her relatives. Through her experiences, Mary Jane learns about Southern...

Tamar Curze (1908) is a book in the English language by Berthe St. Luz.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is...

""Our Blue Jackets: A Narrative Of Miss Weston�������s Life And Work Among Our Sailors"" is a book written by Sophia Gertrude Wintz and published in 1878. The book tells the story of Miss Weston, a woman who dedicated her life to helping sailors. It...

Letters and Reminiscences of Emily Borlase Bolitho is a book that was published in 1889. The book is a collection of letters and personal accounts written by Emily Borlase Bolitho, a prominent figure in the social circles of Cornwall during the 19th...

Lives of the Greek Heroines is a book written by Louisa Menzies and published in 1880. It is a collection of biographies of some of the most famous female figures in Greek mythology. The book covers the lives of heroines such as Atalanta, Antigone,...

""Our Part In The World"" is a book written by Ella Lyman Cabot and published in 1918. The book is a collection of essays that discuss the role of individuals in the world and the impact of their actions on society. Cabot explores topics such as social...

Journals of Josephine Young is a book that was written by Josephine Young in 1915. The book is a collection of journals that she kept throughout her life, chronicling her experiences and observations. Josephine Young was a woman who lived in the late...

""Realities of Life"" is a book written by an anonymous author who identifies herself only as ""A Country Parson's Daughter."" Originally published in 1838, this book is a collection of essays that explore various aspects of life in 19th century England...

""Political and Social Letters of a Lady of the Eighteenth Century, 1721-1771"" is a collection of letters written by Sarah Byng Osborn, a prominent figure in 18th century England. The book provides a glimpse into the political and social climate of the...

Papers Illustrative Of The Political Condition Of The Highlands Of Scotland: From The Year 1689 To 1696 is a historical book written by James MacConechy and published in 1845. The book is a collection of various documents and papers that shed light on...

""On The Mortality Of Childbed And Maternity Hospitals"" is a book written by James Matthews Duncan in 1870. The book explores the high mortality rate among women who gave birth in hospitals during the 19th century. Duncan, a Scottish obstetrician,...

""Jeanne Darc, The Patriot Martyr: And Other Narratives Of Female Heroism In Peace And War"" is a book published in 1883 by Blackie and Son. The book is a collection of narratives that celebrate the courage and heroism of women in different historical...

Little Lives And A Great Love is a book written by Florence Wilford in 1874. The book tells the story of a group of children and their experiences growing up in a small village in England. Each chapter focuses on a different child and their unique...