Lives of Girls Who Became Famous


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Lives of Girls Who Became Famous offers a captivating glimpse into the lives of remarkable women who shaped history through their talents and tenacity. This collection of short biographies highlights the journeys of influential figures such as Harriet Beecher Stowe, Louisa May Alcott, and Florence Nightingale, among others.

Each story reveals the challenges these women faced and the societal norms they defied to achieve their dreams. From writers to reformers, their diverse backgrounds and experiences provide a rich tapestry of inspiration and resilience.

With a focus on the formative years that led to their eventual fame, this audiobook invites listeners to explore the motivations and aspirations that drove these women to greatness, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of women's contributions to society.

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01 - Harriet Beecher Stowe 23:43 Gelesen von Stephanie Lee
02 - Helen Hunt Jackson 25:05 Gelesen von jedopi
03 - Lucretia Mott 24:05 Gelesen von Lonelle Yoder
04 - Mary A. Livermore 29:23 Gelesen von jedopi
05 - Margaret Fuller Ossoli 31:15 Gelesen von Cheri Gardner
06 - Maria Mitchell 27:21 Gelesen von Lee Ann Howlett
07 - Louisa M. Alcott 25:31 Gelesen von Arielle Lipshaw
08 - Mary Lyon 28:49 Gelesen von jedopi
09 - Harriet G. Hosmer 27:34 Gelesen von Ann Boulais
10 - Madame de Stael 38:31 Gelesen von Jill Preston
11 - Rosa Bonheur 21:26 Gelesen von Viglione
12 - Elizabeth Barrett Browning 26:53 Gelesen von Elizabeth Klett
13 - George Eliot 42:51 Gelesen von Phil Chenevert
14 - Elizabeth Fry 30:21 Gelesen von Cate Mackenzie
15 - Elizabeth Thompson Butler 26:15 Gelesen von jedopi
16 - Florence Nightingale 33:21 Gelesen von Ann Boulais
17 - Lady Brassey 31:21 Gelesen von jedopi
18 - Baroness Burdett-Coutts 17:53 Gelesen von TriciaG
19 - Jean Ingelow 25:46 Gelesen von TriciaG

Bewertungen

Interesting


(4 Sterne)

These sketches of amazing women in American history are interesting and not at all boring. I like that they give a broad overview of pertinent facts.

Lovely and interesting book, well read.


(5 Sterne)

Really enjoyed it, thanks.