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1) In the body of the world: a memoir

Author

Language

English

Description

The author of The Vagina Monologues describes being diagnosed and treated for uterine cancer and how her illness forced her to reconnect with her own body and gave her a better understanding of the resilience of humans.

2) Rigoberta Menchu, Indian rights activist

Author

Kallen, Stuart A

Series

20th century's most influential Hispanics

Publisher

KidHaven Press

Pub. Date

[2007]

Language

English

Description

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The Twentieth Century's Most Influential Hispanics examines the life and achievements of the named individual, beginning with the subject's birth and young life. Emphasis is given to the events that made this person influential. Realistic portrayals of the subjects include discussion of opportunities and obstacles, missteps, and triumphs.

3) She spoke: 14 women who raised their voices and changed the world

Author

MacMillan, Kathy

Publisher

Familius LLC

Pub. Date

[2019]

Language

English

Description

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"When the world tells you to stay quiet, do you listen, or do you speak up? In She Spoke: 14 Women Who Raised Their Voices and Changed the World, with the touch of a button readers can hear Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune, Dolores Huerta, Dr. Maya Angelou, Dr. Jane Goodall, Shirley Chisholm, Susan Shown Harjo, Hilary Rodham Clinton, Leymah Gbowee, Dr. Temple Grandin, Justice Sonia Sotomayor, Tammy Duckworth, Dr. Joanne Liu, Abby Wambach, and Malala Yousafzai....