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Normal Women
- Nine Hundred Years of Making History
- Narrated by: Philippa Gregory, Clare Corbett, Tania Rodrigues, Nneka Okoye, James Goode, Joe Jameson
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“Lively, timely and gloriously energetic. Each page bursts with life, and every chapter swirls with personalities left out of traditional narratives of Britain’s past. Philippa Gregory has produced something rare and wonderful: a genuinely new history of [Britain], with women at its beating heart.” —Dan Jones, New York Times bestselling author of The Plantagenets
“Stunning. . . . Full of surprises. . . . A brilliant, essential read.” —The Independent (UK)
The #1 New York Times bestselling historical novelist delivers her magnum opus—a landmark work of feminist nonfiction that radically redefines our understanding of the extraordinary roles ordinary women played throughout British history and “should be included in every history lesson” (Glamour UK)
Did you know that there are more penises than women in the Bayeux Tapestry? That the Peasants’ Revolt of 1381 was started and propelled by women who were protesting a tax on women? Or that celebrated naturalist Charles Darwin believed not just that women were naturally inferior to men, but that they’d evolve to become ever more inferior?
These are just a few of the startling findings you will learn from listening to Philippa Gregory’s Normal Women. In this ambitious and groundbreaking book, she tells the story of England over 900 years, for the very first time placing women—some fifty per cent of the population—center stage.
Using research skills honed in her work as one of our foremost historical novelists, Gregory trawled through court records, newspapers, and journals to find highwaywomen and beggars, murderers and brides, housewives and pirates, female husbands and hermits. The “normal women” you will meet in this book went to war, ploughed the fields, campaigned, wrote, and loved. They rode in jousts, flew Spitfires, issued their own currency, and built ships, corn mills and houses. They committed crimes or treason, worshipped many gods, cooked and nursed, invented things, and rioted. A lot.
A landmark work of scholarship and storytelling, Normal Women chronicles centuries of social and cultural change—from 1066 to modern times—powered by the determination, persistence, and effectiveness of women.
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Old book--new narrator
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Born from young King Henry’s first marriage, his elder daughter, Princess Mary, is raised to be queen once it becomes clear that her mother, Katherine of Aragon, will bear no more children. However, Henry’s passion for Anne Boleyn has a devastating influence on the young princess’s future when, determined to sire a male heir, he marries Anne, has his marriage to Katherine declared unlawful, brands Mary illegitimate, and banishes them both from the royal court.
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- Jill
- 03-15-24
Remarkably interesting and eye opening
This book is so amazingly researched. It has the most remarkable set of stories and incidents. Beautifully organized. A great audio experience.
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- 04-27-24
Deeply delves into the history of women over 900 years
Astonished at the number of years and the broad depth of information about women. Cannot fathom the amount of research that must have gone into writing this book. At 27 hours, I was initially overwhelmed. However, once I started listening to it, I couldn’t wait for each new chapter.
Only downside was that it was mainly about English women. I would imagine that whole other books could be written on this subject regarding other countries and cultures.
I need to buy the written version so that I can read it again and underline all of the many parts that resonated so strongly with me.
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- Julie Swaab
- 04-15-24
Wow! Incredible Research
Everything you wanted to know about women and society and even some things you didn’t think you wanted to know but are glad you do now! So much time and effort went in to this book. Absolutely not the usual Historical Fiction. I’ve already used it in conversations and to discuss points and even to correct my own mistakes. Should be a must read in college courses!
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- Harmony
- 05-03-24
Stand Out: The breadth of research that was necessary to provide such inscrutable writing.
I enjoyed every page of this book! So insightful and thought provoking! Every woman should read this book!
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- Jennie Lutton
- 05-09-24
An absolutely necessary and very impressive history. Thank you Philippe Gregory!
This was a long listen but very, very interesting. I loved the final overview and expect I will listen to that chapter again and again.
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- Anonymous User
- 03-24-24
The historical value
I really enjoy history and learning this pissed me off as I expected it would but I am glad I know that much more
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- Donna M. Yost
- 04-20-24
I highly recommend for women and for men
After purchasing I suddenly was unsure about enjoying this book of historical information. instead I was riveted. I learned so much.
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- shoelover
- 05-14-24
Completely entrancing
I always knew that women in most societies were oppressed but I had no idea of the lengths English men went to in order to keep women as objects for their use and abuse. It was a revelation that they actually invented a mythology for their superiority and the abasement of women. So much for the myth of the British gentlemen.
I highly recommend this book. It is not a novel, it is not fiction, It is an endless list of men's efforts to keep women from learning, creating and even feeling. It is also a listing of women who did all of that despite everything. All women should read this, until we all realize that we are not the weaker, lesser vessel, we will never reach true equality. It should be read by men as well so they can better understand why women are angry. It will take generations for men to understand that life with women who are equal partners in life, in endeavor and feeling and passion is worth the price.
The research for this book is staggering and worthy of respect and attention.
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- L. Gronet
- 03-29-24
Amazing Comprehensive History
It was often tough to get through this history. It was well written, researched, and narrated. The subject matter is definitely not for the faint of heart, and I often found myself wanting to take a break from it's depressing subject. When there was an uplifting moment, it was a brief jewel of amazement. But most of all, this history of women has provided me with some profound insights into my own nature and that of my family and society's treatment and beliefs about women. Bravo and thank you Philippa!
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- 04-08-24
Should be required reading
Deeply researched explanation of the status of the women in UK from 1066 to present day
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