Summary of Hillary Rodham Clinton & Chelsea Clinton's The Book of Gutsy Women

By IRB Media

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#1 The roles and behaviors I saw around me were comfortably and predictably reinforced by the images I saw on television.

#2 I remember being inspired by the women in fairy tales and myths, on television, in books, and in the pages of Life magazine. I was always looking for guidance from courageous women.

#3 I grew up reading books about girls who were brave and independent, and I admired them. I was thrilled when I found Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women, with the March sisters and their mother, Marmee, and I couldn’t help but identify with the tension between a fierce love and loyalty for your family and an equally fierce desire to throw yourself into the world.

#4 I was always fascinated by Ancient Egypt, and in fourth grade, I wrote my longest report ever on Hatshepsut, one of the first female pharaohs. I admired the strong, brave, and fearless women leaders in the Greek and Egyptian myths.

• Language: English
• Publisher: IRB Media
• Release date: May 14, 2022
• ISBN: 9781669385202

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Contents

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Insights from Chapter 8

Insights from Chapter 9

Insights from Chapter 10

Insights from Chapter 11

Insights from Chapter 12

Insights from Chapter 1

#1

The roles and behaviors I saw around me were comfortably and predictably reinforced by the images I saw on television.

#2

I remember being inspired by the women in fairy tales and myths, on television, in books, and in the pages of Life magazine. I was always looking for guidance from courageous women.

#3

I grew up reading books about girls who were brave and independent, and I admired them. I was thrilled when I found Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women, with the March sisters and their mother, Marmee, and I couldn’t help but identify with the tension between a fierce love and loyalty for your family and an equally fierce desire to throw yourself into the world.

#4

I was always fascinated by Ancient Egypt, and in fourth grade, I wrote my longest report ever on Hatshepsut, one of the first female pharaohs. I admired the strong, brave, and fearless women leaders in the Greek and Egyptian myths.

#5

I have always had a love of history, and I found it fascinating how the women’s movement had started in the 1960s. I met with Betty Friedan, who had written The Feminine Mystique, and thanked her for writing a book that had such a impact on my mother.

#6

The book The Feminine Mystique, written by Betty Friedan, was a huge inspiration to me and my sister. It explained the roles of women in society and the importance of pursuing your dreams.

#7

I remember being scared of the flying monkeys in the Wizard of Oz, and I was determined to have the most spectacular melting scene possible on our Forest Park Elementary stage. My mom was not enthusiastic about my temporary green hair and green face paint, but she supported me.

#8

I had teachers who introduced me to inspiring women and role models, but I wish I had learned more about the unsung heroines of history. I hope my children understand why I have carried these women in my heart for so long.

#9

Harriet Tubman was a runaway slave who helped hundreds of other slaves escape to freedom. She was born into slavery around 1820 in Maryland. She was sent to a neighbor who wanted a young girl to help take care of a baby. She was homesick and sickly, but she still had the strength to escape.

#10

Harriet Tubman was a freed slave who helped many others escape to freedom. She helped bring a band of eleven fugitives to Canada, and then settled there herself.

#11

Harriet was a spy and scout for the Union Army during the Civil War. She was single-minded, setting her own fear aside in order to bring her passengers on the liberty lines. She was a master of misdirection, and she traveled with Union troops to South Carolina, where she tended to sick and wounded soldiers.

#12

Tubman was a hero of the Civil War, and she continued to be recognized for her bravery after the war. She opened the doors of her home to anyone in need, and she spoke out in favor of women’s suffrage.

#13

Anna Pavlova was a Russian ballet dancer who was known for her intensity and grace. She was a prima ballerina and danced the famously difficult role of Giselle with the Imperial Ballet. She was renowned for her dedication.

#14

Isadora was a dancer who wanted to bring back the classical lines and natural form of dance. She was met with lavish praise and vehement condemnation when she performed in Russia in 1905. She died in France in 1927, having never married.

#15

The first famous woman I ever saw in person who inspired me was