Western Women Who Dared to Be Different

By: Gail Hughbanks Woerner

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Length: 10 hrs and 11 mins

Publisher's summary

When the subject of the West comes to mind, most of the images tend to be masculine: tough men who worked as cowboys, trappers, lawmen, and hard-nosed businessmen. But women have also played a major role in the West. Now, Gail Hughbanks Woerner shines the spotlight on women who played major roles in rodeo, ranching, business, and more.

Gail's work breathes life into the women and their extraordinary achievements, painting a vivid picture of their uniqueness. Her lifelong dedication to documenting the history of professional rodeo has now evolved into sharing deeply personal stories. Throughout her career, she has not only crossed paths with these women but also forged friendships, making their stories even more poignant. She even has the privilege of recounting the tale of her pioneer great-grandmother, adding a personal touch to the narrative.

The women come from various backgrounds, and many have overcome hardships that would stop most people. Their accomplishments have come in multiple fields, usually dominated by men. Some succeeded in the rodeo arena, while others succeeded in farming and ranching. Many women succeeded in the business world and even the movie industry. Most women have similar strengths, such as hard work, determination, and belief in family. But all of their stories are unique and inspiring.