Phenomenal Female Entrepreneurs

by Jill Bryant

Overview

This collection of biographies profiles ten creative business leaders who have proven that entrepreneurial women can not only succeed in business, they can also bring about positive change. Against all odds, African-American Madam C.J. Walker, born in 1867, became a self-made millionaire who promoted civil rights and opposed racism. Designer Dorothy Shaver, The Body Shop founder, Dame Anita Roddick, and high-finance expert Naina Lal Kidwai built businesses based on integrity, responsibility and respect. Among the growing number of women entrepreneurs making a name for themselves are Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg, innovative mobility products developer Sue Chen, Tanzanian aviation founder Susan Mashibe, Aboriginal media promoter Nicole Robertson, construction company president Kelsey Ramsden, and water-tech CEO Jodi Glover.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781927583135
Publisher:	Second Story Press
Publication date:	09/01/2013
Series:	Women's Hall Of Fame Series , #19
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	160
File size:	7 MB
Age Range:	9 - 12 Years

About the Author

Jill Bryant is always on the look-out for trailblazing women's stories. She is the author of two other books in the Women's Hall of Fame Series: Dazzling Women Designers and Amazing Women Athletes. A writer and freelance editor, Jill lives in Kingston Ontario.

Editorial Reviews

The book shows that these leaders may be ambitious, independent risk-takers, but that doesn’t preclude them from being kind and compassionate. … Bryant’s clear, coherent, and conversational style will facilitate readers’ comprehension, just as it did in Amazing Women Athletes and Dazzling Women Designers.

CM Magazine

This book illustrates that talented women can be successful in a world where men have previously led the way. These women serve as models and inspire others. This is an excel­lent resource for ages 10-15 and would be of particular interest to girls looking for success­ful and interesting role models.

Jewish Book World - Marge Kaplan

There is a lot packed in, yet Bryant's writing style makes the text easy to read and understand.

Resource Links - Sarah Nelson

"Bryant's writing style makes the text easy to read and understand."

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