In Praise of Difficult Women

In this National Geographic book, Karen Karbo profiles women throughout the world who have pushed the boundaries in politics, art, media, books, and more.

How Gloria Steinem became the 'world’s most famous feminist'

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How Gloria Steinem became the 'world’s most famous feminist'
How Gloria Steinem became the 'world’s most famous feminist'

How Amelia Earhart navigated the skies and society

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How Amelia Earhart navigated the skies and society
How Amelia Earhart navigated the skies and society

Jane Goodall, how a woman redefined mankind

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Jane Goodall, how a woman redefined mankind
Jane Goodall, how a woman redefined mankind

The inconvenient spectacle of Frida Kahlo

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The inconvenient spectacle of Frida Kahlo
The inconvenient spectacle of Frida Kahlo

Carrie Fisher, a rebel before and after Star Wars

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Carrie Fisher, a rebel before and after Star Wars
Carrie Fisher, a rebel before and after Star Wars

The unstoppable force that is Shonda Rhimes

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The unstoppable force that is Shonda Rhimes
The unstoppable force that is Shonda Rhimes
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