Inspiring Women Biographies

Encouraged by her mother to pursue her own ambitions, Toufah entered a presidential competition purportedly designed to identify the country's smart young women and support their educational and career goals. Toufah won. Yahya Jammeh, the dictator who had ruled The Gambia all of Toufah's life, styled himself as a pious yet progressive protector of women. At first he behaved in a fatherly fashion toward Toufah, but then proposed marriage, and she turned him down. On a pretext, his female cousin then lured Toufah to the palace, where he drugged and raped her.

As a child in a small barrio in the Philippines, Deja Vu Prem faced neglect and physical abuse. At age seventeen, desperate to escape her situation and claim a better life for herself beyond the mountains of her town, she became a mail-order bride and moved to San Francisco. But the challenges of her childhood didn't go away—they merely evolved into the form of her emotionally abusive husband.

Tell Her She Can’t is the manifesto for every woman who has been told she isn’t strong enough, smart enough, or capable enough to excel - and the motivational anthem for those who have succeeded despite doubt. Learn from trailblazers who tackled outdated typecasts in Hollywood and champions who advocate for greater representation of Indigenous cultures. These inspiring women transformed adversity into a springboard for empowerment and success - and you can too.

Countless Latin American women have made a deep impact on culture, art, science, and politics, and are still doing it. In this book, you’ll learn about 10 of those amazing people. Some of their names may sound familiar already, and some may be new to you, but each of their stories will provide a deep insight into their lives and the struggles they had to overcome.

In unprecedented and turbulent times, the future of a nation could be uncertain. In the midst of a global pandemic and civil unrest sparked by police brutality, historical strides in American leadership were being made. Kamala Harris was the first female, first African-American, and the first Asian-American vice president all at once. Her diligent work helped her quickly rise through the ranks in law, and her dedication to progress led her to be chosen as Joe Biden’s running mate in the 2020 elections.

Serena Williams began playing tennis when she was just a child and is now an Olympic champion who's won more Grand Slam singles titles than anyone else. Throughout her life she's battled many things, from life-threatening illnesses and sports injuries, to sexism and racism in the tennis world. Now she's an icon in sport, fashion and activism, an inspiration to every young person who has dared to dream big. Extraordinary Lives is a bold, inclusive biography series shining a light on modern and historical figures.

The complete audio collection of all the stories from Kate Pankhurst's best-selling Fantastically Great Women series. No dream is too big if you just believe in yourself. And these strong, ambitious and fantastically great women prove it. They've conquered the tallest mountains, made game-changing discoveries, stood up for women's rights and protected our beautiful, fragile planet. Discover the inspirational lives of just some of the extraordinary women who have transformed people's expectations of what women can do in this stunning audio collection.

Malala Yousafzai became a brave activist while she was still a young girl. Before she fearlessly fought for girls’ right to education, she was a thoughtful kid who enjoyed school, sports, and daydreaming. Then, Malala was told that girls would no longer be able to go to school. But she didn't let that stop her. Find out how Malala stood up for equal rights and became the youngest person ever to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.

Nicknamed as the "Queen of Air", Amelia was an international celebrity who set multiple aviation records. She was the first woman to fly across the Atlantic solo, raising the bar for all aviators alike. But she did not stop there. Amelia took it up a notch and set out to conquer the seemingly impossible challenge of flying around the world, until her unfortunate and mysterious disappearance.

Gift your kid the inspirational tale of Anne Frank! Inspire hope, courage, and unlimited possibilities. Are you looking for an empowering biography to inspire the inner genius of your kids? Do you want your little ones to have so much fun listening, they prefer listening over screen time? Then you will love our children-friendly biography! This fun biography audiobook is the perfect start for any child to begin listening to non-fiction and biographies.

You're about to discover the incredibly inspirational story of UFC superstar Ronda Rousey. If you're reading this then, you must be a fan of Ronda, like so many others. As a fan, you must wonder how this woman is so talented and want to know more about her. Ronda is considered one of the greatest MMA fighters in the world and it's been an honor to be able to watch her compete throughout her young career.

A modern girl is nothing without her squad of besties. But don't let all the hashtags fool you: The #girlsquad goes back a long, long time. In this hilarious and heartfelt audiobook, geek girl Sam Maggs takes you on a tour of some of history's most famous female BFFs.

Strange Son is the dramatic story (part memoir, part groundbreaking science) of how the author learned to communicate with her severely autistic son through meeting Soma Mukhopadhyay, a poor, single mother from Bangalore, India, whose own son, Tito, is a genius who is also severely autistic.

From one of America's most transformative politicians and activists, a powerful and inspiring memoir that sheds light on a harrowing personal journey and reveals how urgently we need our political leadership to prioritize meeting the needs of our most marginalized communities.

As 870 children waited in fear, their elementary school rushed into lockdown mode. As the nation faced yet another Sandy Hook story of tragedy, one woman rewrote the ending.

Liz Hayes has graced our television screens for more than four decades. Millions of Australians kicked off their weeks with Liz co-hosting Channel 9's Today show, and now for over 25 years have settled into their Sunday nights to watch her investigative journalism on 60 Minutes. From camping in grizzly bear territory to sipping tea with an Afghani warlord in an active warzone, Liz has almost seen it all. Compelling and elegantly written, Liz's long-awaited memoir takes us behind the cameras.

As her mother, Mira, nears the end of her life, journalist Rachelle Unreich wants to find out more about how Mira survived four concentration camps, including Auschwitz. There was a mystery to her survival, it seemed - which perhaps had something to do with the strange things that always happened around her. Incredibly, when she gave testimony about the Holocaust decades later, Mira said that it was during this time that she learned about 'the goodness of people'.

In Serena Williams: The Inspiring Story of One of Tennis' Greatest Legends, you will learn the inspirational story of one of tennis' premier legends, Serena Williams. Williams is arguably the greatest women's tennis player of all-time. At the time of this writing, she holds the most Grand Slam singles titles in the Open Era with 23. Fans from across the world adore Williams and with good reason: she serves as an exemplary role model for how to behave on and off the tennis court. She is not only elite in skill, but also in her sportsmanship. In this unauthorized biography, we'll explore Williams' journey to becoming one of the greatest, and learn what it has taken her to reach where she is today.

Discover the extraordinary life of Marie Curie, the pioneering scientist who broke barriers and made groundbreaking discoveries in the fields of physics and chemistry. "The Woman Who Won Two Nobel Prizes: Marie Curie" takes young listeners on an inspiring journey through Marie's life, from her early days in Poland to her groundbreaking research in Paris and her enduring legacy.

Grappling with the state of the world over the last few years—the global pandemic, climate change, threats to women’s rights, constant racial violence—LaTonya Yvette began to contemplate the concept of home. What does it mean to cultivate safety when it is constantly under threat? How can we nurture joy and peace within the spaces where we spend most of our precious time? Who can we turn to for guidance along the way? In Stand in My Window: Meditations on Home and How We Make It, Yvette explores these kinds of questions as she takes readers through the journey of her own rediscovery of home.