We the Women

The Hidden Heroes Who Shaped America

De: Norah O'Donnell, Kate Andersen Brower

Narrado por: Norah O'Donnell

A vivid portrait of the unsung American women from 1776 to today who changed the course of history in their fight for freedom and helped shape a more perfect union

“This terrific book reveals the central, though often hidden role that women have played at every stage of our country’s history.”—Doris Kearns Goodwin

Over a decades-long, distinguished career, award-winning journalist Norah O’Donnell has made it her mission to shed light on untold wom­en’s stories. Now, in honor of America’s 250th birthday, O’Donnell focuses that passion on the American heroines who helped change the course of history.

We the Women presents a fresh look at American his­tory through the eyes of women, introducing us to inspiring patriots who demanded that the country live up to the prom­ises made 250 years ago in the Declaration of Independence: “that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” Since the signing of that document, the pressing question from women has been: Why don’t those unalienable rights apply to us?

Through extensive research and interviews, as well as historical documents, O’Donnell curates a compelling portrait of these fierce fighters for freedom. From Mary Katherine Goddard, who printed the first signed Declaration of Independence, to the Forten family women, who were active in the abolition and suffrage movements and were considered the “Black Founders” of Philadelphia, to the first women who served in the armed forces even before they had the right to vote, O’Donnell brings these extraordinary women together for the first time, and in doing so writes the American story anew.

Great info about fascinating women.

While I feel the book is well written and touches on so many remarkable accomplishments by women, I didnt care for the author's narration. I've always liked Nora O'Donnell as a journalist and news anchor, but her cadence reading her own book felt choppy to me.

A very timely topic

So much revealed about the contributions of bright and dedicated women throughout the ages- why aren’t haven’t we been raising our children with these role models? Oh I know- men still rule the world. My dream is to have more women in power…less war….less power struggles ….more humanity….fewer assholes.

Good book all should read

This book was very interesting and now I want to look each of the women up and learn more about them. I know I will listen to this again!
Thank you Nora for writing it!

Inspiring

I loved this book from beginning to end. I wish it was required reading for everyone in high school.

Glad you know what a Women is!

The ERA will pass one day when gender identity is removed for sex. Thus why Title IX was huge success for girls and women. Gender identity is not in Title IX.