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Women have been at the forefront of significant positive change for generations, and yet they still struggle to have their voices heard. There is no more obvious example of this than when learning about modern history, where little acknowledgment is given to women's incredible feats and sacrifices during major world events. However, there are hundreds of true stories of brave women activists, each one fighting for important causes such as ending slavery and other forms of oppression. You just need to know where to find these stories. Introducing Voices of Freedom, a riveting book which brings…mehr

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Women have been at the forefront of significant positive change for generations, and yet they still struggle to have their voices heard. There is no more obvious example of this than when learning about modern history, where little acknowledgment is given to women's incredible feats and sacrifices during major world events. However, there are hundreds of true stories of brave women activists, each one fighting for important causes such as ending slavery and other forms of oppression. You just need to know where to find these stories. Introducing Voices of Freedom, a riveting book which brings to life the captivating stories of brave women like Sojourner Truth and Harriet Tubman, who shattered the chains of slavery. Voices of Freedom also sheds light on the crucial roles of lesser-known women abolitionists like Elizabeth Heyrick and Mary Ann Shadd Cary. Their stories will open your eyes to the countless unsung female heroes whose contributions have shaped our world. If you are searching for a history book with a difference, packed with page-turning details of the lives of women who dramatically changed the course of history, you've come to the right place! Inside Voices of Freedom, discover: ¿ Harriet Tubman and her involvement in the Underground Railroad. ¿ The Grimké sisters and their impact on the women's rights movement. ¿ Elizabeth Heyrick and her role in abolishing the slave trade. ¿ Mary Ann Shadd Cary and how she helped escaped fugitives. ¿ Sojourner Truth and the challenges she overcame in her career. By reading Voices of Freedom, you're not just gaining knowledge; you're ensuring the stories of these brave women are never forgotten. So don't wait! Dive into this fascinating journey through history and let these powerful voices resonate with you.
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Elise Baker has a lifelong interest in women's history and feminism. She holds an Honors degree and a Postgraduate Diploma that led to a career as a librarian, archivist, and eventually an editor for television. She loves traveling to different countries and experiencing diverse cultures. When she's not reading or writing, she enjoys walking with her dog along the beach and seeing plays at the theater with family and friends.Elise's maternal family, from the borderlands of the Czech Republic, became refugees with no country to belong to after the Second World War and dispersed all over the world. She grew up listening to her grandmother's recollections of this time and believes that understanding and learning from the bravery of ordinary women is essential in shaping the future.Her passion is excavating the past to unearth the stories of women whose remarkable feats and accomplishments have been buried and forgotten because of their gender. Her sincere hope is that they can fuel and inspire women of today to face adversity and discrimination with courage. She enjoys bringing to light stories that celebrate history beyond the usual narratives.In learning about the achievements of these remarkable women, we address the serious shortage of women in documented history. There are countless women leaders whose contributions have been forgotten. Often, they put their lives on the line, knowing that their efforts would likely go unrecognized. Their stories offer a more balanced perspective on history. May they serve as inspiration to women to continue to make a difference and occupy important spaces.To see more books in the Brave Women in History and the Brave Women Who Changed the Course of WWII series, please visit: www.ReadEliseBaker.com