“I did not write it. God wrote it. I merely did his dictation.” – Harriet Beecher Stowe It is rare that a book can ruffle the feathers of an entire nation, but author and campaigner for justice, Harriet Beecher Stowe, achieved just that. Her famous novel, “Uncle Tom’s Cabin”, which showed the evils of slavery… Read More
Inspiration
Why Every Woman Should Thank Gloria Steinem
Women are always saying, “We can do anything that men can do.” But men should be saying, “We can do anything that women can do.” – Gloria Steinem What hasn’t Gloria Steinem done in the name of feminism? She is the face of American feminism, championing the efforts of women’s social reform for decades and… Read More
Nancy Brinker’s Promise Changed the World
“I Promise.” When Ambassador Nancy G. Brinker uttered those words her life changed forever, along with millions of women around the world. It was 1977 when a family crisis revealed the calling on her life. Nancy’s older sister, Susan G. Komen, had been diagnosed with breast cancer. It was a different time then. People didn’t… Read More
9 Coco Chanel Quotes that Dare You to Do You!
Two words: Simple Elegance. Coco Chanel was the epitome of a classic woman. With an eye for timeless design, her work continues to be revered some 40 years after her death. She was born Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel in August 1883 in Saumur, France. Her name would become synonymous with style and sophistication, but her early… Read More
Queen Esther: In the Right Place at the Right Time
She was beautiful inside and out. Esther, born a Jew, had been chosen to be Queen of Persia. This wasn’t a job any girl would rush to accept. After all, her predecessor, Queen Vashti, had been banished for being defiant of the King’s wishes. However, in searching for a new Queen, King Xerxes requested that… Read More
Katharine Hepburn Broke the Rules and Had a Blast!
The American Film Institute ranked her the top American screen legend of all time. With twelve nominations and four Oscars to her credit, who can blame them? Katharine Hepburn was a wild rose – beautiful, unconventional and yet forever in bloom. As an actress she commanded attention, but in her private life she shunned it.… Read More