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Celebrating the Legacy of Strong Asian Women The Book of Awesome Asian Women illuminates the stories of powerful Asian women who have shaped history, providing inspiration and recognition to their incredible contributions across the globe. A Crucial Addition to Women's History. brings much-needed attention to the underrepresented stories of Asian women throughout history. This book continues the legacy of the successful ""Awesome Women"" series by amplifying the voices of those who have often been overlooked or misrepresented. Perfect for anyone seeking gifts for Asian women or gifts for girls, this book ensures these important stories are shared. Empowering Stories for a New Generation. is an essential read for those interested in famous women in history and Asian American books. Inside, you'll find: Inspiring stories of famous women in history, from empresses like Wu Ze Tian to groundbreaking scientists and artists like Dr. Soyeon Yi and Amy Tan; perfect for anyone looking for a female artists book or notable female scientists. Empowerment through representation, offering young adult to adult readers the chance to see themselves in the legacies of strong women who defied the odds, including the often-misunderstood ""dragon lady"" archetype. A rich addition to your collection of women's history books. If you liked Women Who Dared, Women in White Coats, or The Book of Awesome Women, you'll love The Book of Awesome Asian Women.

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“Karen Wang Diggs’s The Book of Awesome Asian Women is a triumph! From astronauts to astronomers, athletes, and academics, as well as queens, emperors, and warriors, the courage, strength, and brilliance of these women will hold you spellbound. The tale of how Wu Zetian went from a concubine to ruling all of China is mesmerizing. You will be riveted at how shaman Queen Himiko rose to become known as ‘Daughter of the Sun.’ The athletic achievements of many of these women induce feelings of hope and motivation, from Olympic skaters who battled the odds to record-setting, groundbreaking snowboarder Chloe Kim. Taiwanese Annette Lu went from jailed dissident to vice president of her country. Mazlan binti Othman is an astrophysicist with the heart of a poet. Some of these amazing women you may know well from the silver screen, like beloved Grey’s Anatomy actress Sandra Oh, or from their New York Times bestselling books, like author Amy Tan, or being a pop culture phenomenon, like singer-artist Yoko Ono. May this book inspire you to not let anything get in your way, including millennia of culture. These women are indomitable, strong-willed, and their belief in themselves compelled them to do and be their best, as should we all. My wish for you, dear reader, is that you uncover and celebrate your own personal awesomeness.” —Becca Anderon, bestselling author of The Book of Awesome Women “Karen is an exceptional writer. She makes history digestible and easy to understand in an entertaining way. Her works are also inspiring and empowering! I loved learning about the strength and autonomy of so many unknown yet powerful Asian women (who, many times, were surpassing their male counterparts)! From warrior queens to brainy scientists to influential leaders, The Book of Awesome Asian Women brings stories too long omitted from mainstream narratives back to life, giving us life in the process!” —Jacki Jing, actor, producer, and Netflix TV personality “The powerful impact of Asian women on society is often overlooked. Karen Wang Diggs’s new book remedies this. In The Book of Awesome Asian Women, Diggs highlights the lives and achievements of extraordinary Asian women from the past and present. Each chapter features inspiring stories, highlighting their significant contributions in various fields while addressing the unique challenges they faced due to their gender and cultural backgrounds. The writing is engaging and approachable, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in the unique journeys of these women. Readers will find it refreshing and inspiring.” —Nita Sweeney, author of Depression Hates a Moving Target “If you love history and are keenly interested in celebrating outstanding women, this book is for you! In The Book of Awesome Asian Women, Karen Wang Diggs details the stories, struggles, and successes of extraordinary Asian women from various eras and all walks of life. Readers are introduced to more than 100 remarkable women across diverse fields—writers, scientists, athletes, activists, and even royalty. What makes this book especially notable is its attention to detail; it provides rich insights into each of these incredible lives. The Book of Awesome Asian Women is not only a beautiful tribute book, but also a celebration of resilience, justice, empowerment, passion, and purpose. I’m inspired!” —Sherry Richert Belul, founder of Simply Celebrate and author of Say It Now and The Love List of a Lifetime “The Book of Awesome Asian Women sheds light on the untold narratives of trailblazing women who shaped history against all odds. Karen Wang Diggs captivates readers with vivid storytelling and compelling historical insights, proving that these stories deserve to be heard by generations to come. This book is both a revelation and a celebration!” —MJ Fievre, author of The Book of Awesome Black Women “In The Book of Awesome Asian Women, Karen Wang Diggs puts the spotlight on the phenomenal trailblazing Asian women throughout history who have courageously fought to clear the paths for future generations to thrive. This superbly written book connects us to a worldwide sisterhood of female ancestors, inspiring the quest to continue this empowered legacy. The chapters illuminate these mavericks’ unwavering quest for equality, opportunity, and excellence in everything from science, the arts, and medicine to freedom fighting. These stories will embolden readers to embrace the limitless possibilities in their own lives—awakening the warrior within us all.” —Angela LoMenzo, author of Wisdom of Wildly Creative Women “Pop culture has long tried to put Asian women in pigeonholes, in varieties ranging from the docile ‘Lotus Flower’ to the hypersexualized ‘Dragon Lady’ to the materialistic ‘Crazy Rich Asian.’ Karen Wang Diggs’s timely book dismantles gender and racial stereotypes by showcasing the amazing accomplishments of females from many Asian countries. It is a brilliant testament to their priceless contributions to the world.” —Marlene Wagman-Geller, author of Unabashed Women: The Fascinating Biographies of Bad Girls, Seductresses, Rebels and One-of-a-Kind Women

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Karen Wang Diggs is the author of 10 Super Asian Women Who Shaped History. Her books explore forgotten women in history, emphasizing Asian women and girls. Themes of social justice, gender equality, and race equality infuse every aspect of her work. Karen describes herself as a ‘history hound.’ History has fascinated her since she was a child, and she has always been obsessed with uncovering the truth hidden between the pages of history books. Behind every date and every significant event in history, there is a catalog of untold stories, and she’s always been passionate about digging them up and understanding the people behind the events.  As a woman, Karen is passionate about discovering and sharing the injustices faced by women throughout history. She wants to empower women and girls to change the future and strive for absolute parity between the sexes. Her work is dedicated to sharing lesser-told stories to show the world that strong women have always been, and always will be, crucial to the future of the world.  Karen was born in Hong Kong but grew up in Hawaii. She was raised by a single mother whose strength and resilience fed into her passion for uncovering the stories of strong women throughout history. Karen loves reading and enjoys indulging in her book addiction. Professionally, Karen is a classically trained chef and Certified nutritionist. She is also continuing to expand her education by pursuing a degree in Anthropology. Becca Anderson comes from a long line of teachers and preachers from Ohio and Kentucky. The teacher side of her family led her to become a woman's studies scholar and to her career writing about awesome women. A multiple-time bestselling author, Becca Anderson is known for many things, including her books Badass Affirmations and The Book of Awesome Women, her Your Blessings blog and Every Day Thankful Facebook page, as well as her many appearances on both national and bay area tv and radio shows such as ABC, NBC, and NPR. She credits her spiritual practice and daily prayer with helping her recover from cancer. An avid collector of affirmations, meditations, prayers and blessings, she helps run a ""Gratitude and Grace Circle"" that meets monthly at homes, churches and bookstores in the San Francisco Bay Area where she currently resides. Becca Anderson shares prayers and affirmations, inspirational writings and suggested acts of kindness at https://thedailyinspoblog.wordpress.com

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