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CRRL Picks: Women of Courage

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Whether they live in modern times or a past so far away it's hard to imagine, these women all displayed courage as they fought to survive--and thrive.

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Breaking Night

Breaking Night

A Memoir of Forgiveness, Survival, and My Journey From Homeless to Harvard

by Murray, Liz

Book - 2010

"...the stunning memoir of a young woman who at age fifteen was living on the streets, and who eventually made it into Harvard..." "...the stunning memoir of a young woman who at age fifteen was living on the streets, and who eventually made it into Harvard..." Show less

"...the stunning memoir of a young woman who at age fifteen was living on the streets, and who eventually made it into Harvard..." "...the stunning memoir of a young woman who at age fifteen was living on the streets, and who eventually made it into Harvard..." Show less

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Even Tough Girls Wear Tutus

Even Tough Girls Wear Tutus

Inside the World of A Woman Born in Prison : What Loss, Grief, and Uncertainty Taught Me About Joy

by Stein, Deborah Jiang

Book - 2012

"The story of a woman whose gift for finding purpose in life drives her to help others change their lives even as she struggles to accept and overcom...Show more "The story of a woman whose gift for finding purpose in life drives her to help others change their lives even as she struggles to accept and overcome her own past, born heroin addicted to a mother in prison. Her story proves we're more than the sum of our parts, and there's always a chance for redemption." Show less

"The story of a woman whose gift for finding purpose in life drives her to help others change their lives even as she struggles to accept and overcom...Show more "The story of a woman whose gift for finding purpose in life drives her to help others change their lives even as she struggles to accept and overcome her own past, born heroin addicted to a mother in prison. Her story proves we're more than the sum of our parts, and there's always a chance for redemption." Show less

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Forbidden Lessons in A Kabul Guesthouse

Forbidden Lessons in A Kabul Guesthouse

The True Story of A Woman Who Risked Everything to Bring Hope to Afghanistan

by Sadeed, Suraya

Book - 2011

"From her first humanitarian visit to Afghanistan in 1994, Suraya Sadeed has been personally delivering relief and hope to Afghan orphans and refugee...Show more "From her first humanitarian visit to Afghanistan in 1994, Suraya Sadeed has been personally delivering relief and hope to Afghan orphans and refugees, to women and girls in inhuman situations deemed too dangerous for other aid workers or for journalists. Her memoir of these missions is as unconventional as the woman who has lived it." Show less

"From her first humanitarian visit to Afghanistan in 1994, Suraya Sadeed has been personally delivering relief and hope to Afghan orphans and refugee...Show more "From her first humanitarian visit to Afghanistan in 1994, Suraya Sadeed has been personally delivering relief and hope to Afghan orphans and refugees, to women and girls in inhuman situations deemed too dangerous for other aid workers or for journalists. Her memoir of these missions is as unconventional as the woman who has lived it." Show less

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Gabby

Gabby

A Story of Courage and Hope

by Giffords, Gabrielle D.

Book - 2011

"On January 8, 2011, while meeting with constituents in Tucson, Arizona, Gabby was the victim of an assassination attempt that left six people dead and thirteen wounded. Gabby was shot in the head; doctors called her survival 'miraculous.'" "On January 8, 2011, while meeting with constituents in Tucson, Arizona, Gabby was the victim of an assassination attempt that left six people dead and thirteen wounded. Gabby was shot in the head; doctors called her survival 'miraculous.'" Show less

"On January 8, 2011, while meeting with constituents in Tucson, Arizona, Gabby was the victim of an assassination attempt that left six people dead and thirteen wounded. Gabby was shot in the head; doctors called her survival 'miraculous.'" "On January 8, 2011, while meeting with constituents in Tucson, Arizona, Gabby was the victim of an assassination attempt that left six people dead and thirteen wounded. Gabby was shot in the head; doctors called her survival 'miraculous.'" Show less

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Girls Like Us

Girls Like Us

Fighting for A World Where Girls Are Not for Sale, An Activist Finds Her Calling and Heals Herself

by Lloyd, Rachel

Book - 2011

"At thirteen, British-born Rachel Lloyd found herself spiraling into a life of torment and abuse. Vulnerable yet tough, she eventually ended up a vic...Show more "At thirteen, British-born Rachel Lloyd found herself spiraling into a life of torment and abuse. Vulnerable yet tough, she eventually ended up a victim of commercial sexual exploitation, until she broke free of the street and her pimp thanks to the help of a local church. But that was just the beginning. . . ." Show less

"At thirteen, British-born Rachel Lloyd found herself spiraling into a life of torment and abuse. Vulnerable yet tough, she eventually ended up a vic...Show more "At thirteen, British-born Rachel Lloyd found herself spiraling into a life of torment and abuse. Vulnerable yet tough, she eventually ended up a victim of commercial sexual exploitation, until she broke free of the street and her pimp thanks to the help of a local church. But that was just the beginning. . . ." Show less

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Hidden Figures

Hidden Figures

The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race

by Lee Shetterly, Margot

Book - 2016

The inspiring story of the women mathematicians who helped contribute to the success of the Space Race, despite facing racism on a daily basis. We also own the film. The inspiring story of the women mathematicians who helped contribute to the success of the Space Race, despite facing racism on a daily basis. We also own the film. Show less

The inspiring story of the women mathematicians who helped contribute to the success of the Space Race, despite facing racism on a daily basis. We also own the film. The inspiring story of the women mathematicians who helped contribute to the success of the Space Race, despite facing racism on a daily basis. We also own the film. Show less

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The Hiding Place

The Hiding Place

by Ten Boom, Corrie

Book - 2009

Corrie ten Boom (1892-1983) was a Dutch woman admired the world over for her courage, her forgiveness, and her memorable faith. In World War II, she and h...Show more Corrie ten Boom (1892-1983) was a Dutch woman admired the world over for her courage, her forgiveness, and her memorable faith. In World War II, she and her family risked their lives to help Jews escape the Nazis by hiding them in their home in Haarlem, and their reward was a trip to Hitler's concentration camps Show less

Corrie ten Boom (1892-1983) was a Dutch woman admired the world over for her courage, her forgiveness, and her memorable faith. In World War II, she and h...Show more Corrie ten Boom (1892-1983) was a Dutch woman admired the world over for her courage, her forgiveness, and her memorable faith. In World War II, she and her family risked their lives to help Jews escape the Nazis by hiding them in their home in Haarlem, and their reward was a trip to Hitler's concentration camps Show less

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I Am Malala

I Am Malala

The Girl Who Stood up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban

by Yousafzai, Malala

Book - 2013

When the Taliban took control of the Swat Valley, one girl spoke out. Malala Yousafzai refused to be silenced and fought for her right to an education. On Tuesday October 9, 2012, she almost paid the ultimate price. When the Taliban took control of the Swat Valley, one girl spoke out. Malala Yousafzai refused to be silenced and fought for her right to an education. On Tuesday October 9, 2012, she almost paid the ultimate price. Show less

When the Taliban took control of the Swat Valley, one girl spoke out. Malala Yousafzai refused to be silenced and fought for her right to an education. On Tuesday October 9, 2012, she almost paid the ultimate price. When the Taliban took control of the Swat Valley, one girl spoke out. Malala Yousafzai refused to be silenced and fought for her right to an education. On Tuesday October 9, 2012, she almost paid the ultimate price. Show less

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I Forgot to Remember

I Forgot to Remember

A Memoir of Amnesia

by Meck, Su

Book - 2014

A freak accident in her home left a young wife and mother without any memory of her name or her family or even how to perform everyday tasks. Twenty years later, she stops faking to fit in and starts to construct a life for herself. A freak accident in her home left a young wife and mother without any memory of her name or her family or even how to perform everyday tasks. Twenty years later, she stops faking to fit in and starts to construct a life for herself. Show less

A freak accident in her home left a young wife and mother without any memory of her name or her family or even how to perform everyday tasks. Twenty years later, she stops faking to fit in and starts to construct a life for herself. A freak accident in her home left a young wife and mother without any memory of her name or her family or even how to perform everyday tasks. Twenty years later, she stops faking to fit in and starts to construct a life for herself. Show less

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A Kind of Grace

A Kind of Grace

The Autobiography of the World's Greatest Female Athlete

by Joyner-Kersee, Jacqueline

Book - 1997

A three-time Olympic gold medalist in the multi-event heptathlon, Jackie Joyner-Kersee is recognized as one of the world's best female athletes. This auto...Show more A three-time Olympic gold medalist in the multi-event heptathlon, Jackie Joyner-Kersee is recognized as one of the world's best female athletes. This autobiography tells of her youth in impoverished East St. Louis, Illinois, her fledgling athletic endeavors in high school, her collegiate years at UCLA, and her 12-year career as a world-class heptathlete and long jumper. Show less

A three-time Olympic gold medalist in the multi-event heptathlon, Jackie Joyner-Kersee is recognized as one of the world's best female athletes. This auto...Show more A three-time Olympic gold medalist in the multi-event heptathlon, Jackie Joyner-Kersee is recognized as one of the world's best female athletes. This autobiography tells of her youth in impoverished East St. Louis, Illinois, her fledgling athletic endeavors in high school, her collegiate years at UCLA, and her 12-year career as a world-class heptathlete and long jumper. Show less

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Love, Lucy

Love, Lucy

by Ball, Lucille

Book - 1996

Lucille Ball wrote this book in the years leading up to 1964 and put it aside to avoid hurting Desi Arnaz. How fortunate we are that it has been found and...Show more Lucille Ball wrote this book in the years leading up to 1964 and put it aside to avoid hurting Desi Arnaz. How fortunate we are that it has been found and published. It describes the many years of hard work that it took for her to become the star that we knew. Show less

Lucille Ball wrote this book in the years leading up to 1964 and put it aside to avoid hurting Desi Arnaz. How fortunate we are that it has been found and...Show more Lucille Ball wrote this book in the years leading up to 1964 and put it aside to avoid hurting Desi Arnaz. How fortunate we are that it has been found and published. It describes the many years of hard work that it took for her to become the star that we knew. Show less

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Lives of Extraordinary Women

Lives of Extraordinary Women

Rulers, Rebels (and What the Neighbors Thought)

by Krull, Kathleen

Book - 2000

"...turns the spotlight on women who have wielded power, revealing their feats--and flaws--for all the world to see. Here you'll find twenty of the m...Show more "...turns the spotlight on women who have wielded power, revealing their feats--and flaws--for all the world to see. Here you'll find twenty of the most influential women in history: queens, warriors, prime ministers, first ladies, revolutionary leaders. Some are revered. Others are notorious..." Show less

"...turns the spotlight on women who have wielded power, revealing their feats--and flaws--for all the world to see. Here you'll find twenty of the m...Show more "...turns the spotlight on women who have wielded power, revealing their feats--and flaws--for all the world to see. Here you'll find twenty of the most influential women in history: queens, warriors, prime ministers, first ladies, revolutionary leaders. Some are revered. Others are notorious..." Show less

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Mayada

Mayada

Daughter of Iraq : One Woman's Survival Under Saddam Hussein

by Sasson, Jean P.

Book - 2003

"When Saddam Hussein and his Ba'ath party seized power, and instituted his reign of terror, Mayada found herself alone in Baghdad, a divorced parent ...Show more "When Saddam Hussein and his Ba'ath party seized power, and instituted his reign of terror, Mayada found herself alone in Baghdad, a divorced parent of two children, earning a meagre living printing brochures. Until one morning in August 1999 when she was summarily arrested and dragged to the notorious Baladiyat Prison, falsely accused of printing anti-government propaganda." Show less

"When Saddam Hussein and his Ba'ath party seized power, and instituted his reign of terror, Mayada found herself alone in Baghdad, a divorced parent ...Show more "When Saddam Hussein and his Ba'ath party seized power, and instituted his reign of terror, Mayada found herself alone in Baghdad, a divorced parent of two children, earning a meagre living printing brochures. Until one morning in August 1999 when she was summarily arrested and dragged to the notorious Baladiyat Prison, falsely accused of printing anti-government propaganda." Show less

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No Higher Honor

No Higher Honor

by Rice, Condoleezza

Downloadable Audiobook - 2011

Rice shares her unique perspective on the most consequential political, diplomatic, and security issues of the administration. In her own words, she descr...Show more Rice shares her unique perspective on the most consequential political, diplomatic, and security issues of the administration. In her own words, she describes the harrowing terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and chronicles her experience of appearing before the 9/11 Commission, for which she was broadly saluted for her grace and forthrightness. She also reveals new details about the contentious debates in the lead-up to the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Show less

Rice shares her unique perspective on the most consequential political, diplomatic, and security issues of the administration. In her own words, she descr...Show more Rice shares her unique perspective on the most consequential political, diplomatic, and security issues of the administration. In her own words, she describes the harrowing terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and chronicles her experience of appearing before the 9/11 Commission, for which she was broadly saluted for her grace and forthrightness. She also reveals new details about the contentious debates in the lead-up to the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Show less

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Not for Ourselves Alone

Not for Ourselves Alone

The Story of Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony : An Illustrated History

by Ward, Geoffrey C.

Book - 1999

"...Not for Ourselves Alone provides a view of the suffrage movement through the eyes of the women who fought hardest for it. 'We are sowing winter w...Show more "...Not for Ourselves Alone provides a view of the suffrage movement through the eyes of the women who fought hardest for it. 'We are sowing winter wheat,' Stanton confided to her diary, 'which the coming spring will see sprout and which other hands than ours will reap and enjoy.' Indeed, neither Stanton nor Anthony lived to be able to cast a ballot..." This book was written in conjunction with Ken Burns' documentary. Show less

"...Not for Ourselves Alone provides a view of the suffrage movement through the eyes of the women who fought hardest for it. 'We are sowing winter w...Show more "...Not for Ourselves Alone provides a view of the suffrage movement through the eyes of the women who fought hardest for it. 'We are sowing winter wheat,' Stanton confided to her diary, 'which the coming spring will see sprout and which other hands than ours will reap and enjoy.' Indeed, neither Stanton nor Anthony lived to be able to cast a ballot..." This book was written in conjunction with Ken Burns' documentary. Show less

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On Her Own Ground

On Her Own Ground

The Life and Times of Madam C.J. Walker

by Bundles, A'Lelia Perry

Book - 2001

The daughter of an enslaved mother and father, Madam C. J. Walker was orphaned at seven, married at 14, and widowed at 20. On Her Own Ground is a comprehe...Show more The daughter of an enslaved mother and father, Madam C. J. Walker was orphaned at seven, married at 14, and widowed at 20. On Her Own Ground is a comprehensive biography of an unusual entrepreneur and philanthropist. Contains personal letters, records, and rare photographs from the family collection. Show less

The daughter of an enslaved mother and father, Madam C. J. Walker was orphaned at seven, married at 14, and widowed at 20. On Her Own Ground is a comprehe...Show more The daughter of an enslaved mother and father, Madam C. J. Walker was orphaned at seven, married at 14, and widowed at 20. On Her Own Ground is a comprehensive biography of an unusual entrepreneur and philanthropist. Contains personal letters, records, and rare photographs from the family collection. Show less

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Orange Is the New Black

Orange Is the New Black

My Year in A Women's Prison

by Kerman, Piper

Book - 2010

With a career, a boyfriend, and a loving family, the author barely resembles the reckless young woman who delivered a suitcase of drug money ten years bef...Show more With a career, a boyfriend, and a loving family, the author barely resembles the reckless young woman who delivered a suitcase of drug money ten years before. But that past has caught up with her. Convicted and sentenced to fifteen months at the infamous federal correctional facility in Danbury, Connecticut, the well-heeled Smith College alumna is now inmate #11187-424, one of the millions of people who disappear "down the rabbit hole" of the American penal system. Show less

With a career, a boyfriend, and a loving family, the author barely resembles the reckless young woman who delivered a suitcase of drug money ten years bef...Show more With a career, a boyfriend, and a loving family, the author barely resembles the reckless young woman who delivered a suitcase of drug money ten years before. But that past has caught up with her. Convicted and sentenced to fifteen months at the infamous federal correctional facility in Danbury, Connecticut, the well-heeled Smith College alumna is now inmate #11187-424, one of the millions of people who disappear "down the rabbit hole" of the American penal system. Show less

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She-wolves

She-wolves

The Women Who Ruled England Before Elizabeth

by Castor, Helen

Book - 2011

"Exploring the narratives of the Empress Matilda, Eleanor of Aquitaine, Isabella of France, Margaret of Anjou, and other 'she-wolves,' as well as tha...Show more "Exploring the narratives of the Empress Matilda, Eleanor of Aquitaine, Isabella of France, Margaret of Anjou, and other 'she-wolves,' as well as that of the Nine Days' Queen, Lady Jane Grey, Castor invokes a magisterial discussion of how much—and how little—has changed through the centuries." Show less

"Exploring the narratives of the Empress Matilda, Eleanor of Aquitaine, Isabella of France, Margaret of Anjou, and other 'she-wolves,' as well as tha...Show more "Exploring the narratives of the Empress Matilda, Eleanor of Aquitaine, Isabella of France, Margaret of Anjou, and other 'she-wolves,' as well as that of the Nine Days' Queen, Lady Jane Grey, Castor invokes a magisterial discussion of how much—and how little—has changed through the centuries." Show less

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A Train in Winter

A Train in Winter

An Extraordinary Story of Women, Friendship, and Resistance in Occupied France

by Moorehead, Caroline

Book - 2011

In January 1943, the Gestapo hunted down 230 women of the French Resistance and sent them to Auschwitz. This is their story, told in full for the first ti...Show more In January 1943, the Gestapo hunted down 230 women of the French Resistance and sent them to Auschwitz. This is their story, told in full for the first time--a searing and unforgettable chronicle of terror, courage, defiance, survival, and the power of friendship to transcend evil that is an essential addition to the history of World War II. Show less

In January 1943, the Gestapo hunted down 230 women of the French Resistance and sent them to Auschwitz. This is their story, told in full for the first ti...Show more In January 1943, the Gestapo hunted down 230 women of the French Resistance and sent them to Auschwitz. This is their story, told in full for the first time--a searing and unforgettable chronicle of terror, courage, defiance, survival, and the power of friendship to transcend evil that is an essential addition to the history of World War II. Show less

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When Janey Comes Marching Home

When Janey Comes Marching Home

Portraits of Women Combat Veterans

Book - 2010

"Women from all five branches of the military share their stories here--stories that are by turns moving, comic, thought-provoking, and profound. See...Show more "Women from all five branches of the military share their stories here--stories that are by turns moving, comic, thought-provoking, and profound. Seeing their faces in stunning color photographic portraits and reading what they have to say about loss, comradeship, conflict, and hard choices will change the ways we think about women and war." Show less

"Women from all five branches of the military share their stories here--stories that are by turns moving, comic, thought-provoking, and profound. See...Show more "Women from all five branches of the military share their stories here--stories that are by turns moving, comic, thought-provoking, and profound. Seeing their faces in stunning color photographic portraits and reading what they have to say about loss, comradeship, conflict, and hard choices will change the ways we think about women and war." Show less

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Young Woman and the Sea

Young Woman and the Sea

How Trudy Ederle Conquered the English Channel and Inspired the World

by Stout, Glenn

Book - 2009

In 1926, a plucky American teenager named Trudy Ederle captured the imagination of the world when she became the first woman to swim the English Channel. ...Show more In 1926, a plucky American teenager named Trudy Ederle captured the imagination of the world when she became the first woman to swim the English Channel. Stout offers the dramatic and inspiring story of Ederle's pursuit of a goal no one believed possible, and the price she paid. Show less

In 1926, a plucky American teenager named Trudy Ederle captured the imagination of the world when she became the first woman to swim the English Channel. ...Show more In 1926, a plucky American teenager named Trudy Ederle captured the imagination of the world when she became the first woman to swim the English Channel. Stout offers the dramatic and inspiring story of Ederle's pursuit of a goal no one believed possible, and the price she paid. Show less

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