Daring Daughters brings to life the timeless stories of women who over the centuries have faced adversity with courage, character, and often humor. The tragedy of September 11, 2001, awakened the Western world to the atrocities inflicted on Islamic women. Though far less shocking, these stories span a wide spectrum of time putting the plight of the oppressed into perspective.
The women presented in Daring Daughters found a way to live their lives as they desired. Some overcame obstacles, some created their own roadblocks while seeking a dream. Whether their historic contributions were by default or intent, they left their mark. All of them were survivors.
Language
English
Pages
160
Format
Unknown Binding
Publisher
Donning Company Publishers
Release
January 01, 2002
ISBN
157864173X
ISBN 13
9781578641734
Daring Daughters: St. Augustine's Feisty Females, 1565-2000
Daring Daughters brings to life the timeless stories of women who over the centuries have faced adversity with courage, character, and often humor. The tragedy of September 11, 2001, awakened the Western world to the atrocities inflicted on Islamic women. Though far less shocking, these stories span a wide spectrum of time putting the plight of the oppressed into perspective.
The women presented in Daring Daughters found a way to live their lives as they desired. Some overcame obstacles, some created their own roadblocks while seeking a dream. Whether their historic contributions were by default or intent, they left their mark. All of them were survivors.