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OverviewBeautiful and powerful, Strong Like Her presents the awe-inspiring account of women's athleticism throughout history.Journalist Haley Shapley takes us through the delightful untold history of female strength to understand how we can better encourage--and celebrate--the physical power of women. Part group biography, part cultural history, Strong Like Her delves into the fascinating stories of our muscular foremothers. From the first female Olympian (who entered the chariot race through a loophole) to the circus stars who could lift their husbands above their heads and make it look like a little light housework with a feather duster, these brave and brawny women paved the way for the generations to follow. Filled with Sophy Holland's beautiful por-traits of some of today's most awe-inspiring ath-letes, Strong Like Her celebrates strength in all its forms. Illuminating the lives and accomplish-ments of storied female sports stars--whose con-tributions to society go far beyond their entries in record books--Shapley challenges us to rethink everything we thought we knew about the power of women. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Amanda Dolan , Haley ShapleyPublisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Imprint: Simon & Schuster Audio ISBN: 9781797113142ISBN 10: 1797113143 Publication Date: 07 April 2020 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Audio Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAthletes are the greatest of all feminists. If a woman's chief occupation is no longer needlework, if strong is finally beautiful, and if all occupations are open, it's thanks to champions like these. -- Sally Jenkins, #1 New York Times bestselling author Author InformationAmanda Dolan is a professional actor in the MFA program at Brown University. Her credits include Richard III, Macbeth, Falsettos, The Rocky Horror Show, Hair, and The Who's Tommy. Haley Shapley is a journalist whose writing has appeared in The Saturday Evening Post, Every Day with Rachael Ray, Fodor's, SELF, and many more. She has cycled 206 miles from Seattle to Portland, summited the highest glaciated peak in the continental United States, competed in a bodybuilding show, and finished a marathon. The author of Strong Like Her, Shapley lives in Seattle. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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