An inspiring book for young adult readers that Kirkus Reviews says offers "many inspiring, resilient role models along with encouraging advice to take away."
A fascinating group of women from all walks of life share their inspirations, advice, and what they wish they'd known when they were younger.
If you could go back and share words of wisdom with your younger self, what would you want to say? Thirty-five barrier-breaking women answer that question in the empowering new young adult anthology Dear Younger Me: What 35 Trailblazing Women Wish They'd Known as Girls. Emmy Award-winning journalist Elisa Boxer delivers in-depth profiles of these inspirational women, detailing their struggles and achievements and featuring a personal message from each woman written just for this book. The women include activists, entrepreneurs, a Holocaust survivor, WWII code breaker, author, educator, musician, athlete, politicians, scientists, and more.
Featuring well-known trailblazers such as Nancy Pelosi, Gabby Giffords, and Sheryl Sandberg alongside lesser-known yet equally important women from all walks of life, Dear Younger Me will inspire readers of all ages to tap into their courage, find their voice, embrace failure as an opportunity to grow, stand up for what they believe in, and be the best version of themselves.
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1Table of contents
- Foreword
- Introduction
- Chapter 1: Manal al-Sharif, Women’s Rights Activist
- Chapter 2: Dr. Katrin Amunts, Neuroscientist
- Chapter 3: Renae Bluitt, Storyteller and Advocate for Black Women Entrepreneurs
- Chapter 4: May Boeve, Climate Change Activist
- Chapter 5: Dr. Joan Borysenko, Psychoneuroimmunologist
- Chapter 6: Gail Koziara Boudreaux, Healthcare Executive
- Chapter 7: Dr. Tara Brach, Psychologist and Mindfulness Expert
- Chapter 8: Dr. Krystyna Chiger, Holocaust Survivor
- Chapter 9: María Soledad Cisternas Reyes, Lawyer and Disability Rights Advocate
- Chapter 10: Dr. Dianne Chong, Aerospace Engineer
- Chapter 11: Dr. Johnnetta Betsch Cole, Anthropologist, College President, and Museum Director
- Chapter 12: Ertharin Cousin, Lawyer and Anti-Hunger Advocate
- Chapter 13: Melinda Emerson, Entrepreneur
- Chapter 14: Mackenzie Feldman, Environmental Activist
- Chapter 15: Dr. Christine Figgener, Marine Conservation Biologist
- Chapter 16: Beth Ford, Business Executive
- Chapter 17: Gabby Giffords, Former Congresswoman and Gun Safety Advocate
- Chapter 18: Julia Gillard, Lawyer and Former Prime Minister
- Chapter 19: Dr. Temple Grandin, Autism Advocate and Animal Behaviorist
- Chapter 20: Maura Healey, Lawyer and Politician
- Chapter 21: S. E. Hinton, Author
- Chapter 22: Janice Bryant Howroyd, Entrepreneur
- Chapter 23: Dr. Laurie Marker, Zoologist and Conservation Biologist
- Chapter 24: Midori, Violinist
- Chapter 25: Julia Parsons, World War II Codebreaker
- Chapter 26: Nancy Pelosi, Former Speaker of the House
- Chapter 27: Kaitlin Roig-DeBellis, Educator
- Chapter 28: Buffy Sainte-Marie, Musician and Activist
- Chapter 29: Sheryl Sandberg, Business Executive and Philanthropist
- Chapter 30: Dr. Maya Shankar, Cognitive Behavioral Scientist
- Chapter 31: Lateefah Simon, Racial Justice Activist
- Chapter 32: Erna Solberg, Former Prime Minister
- Chapter 33: Dr. Sara Seager, Astrophysicist
- Chapter 34: Kathrine Switzer, Athlete and Advocate
- Chapter 35: Tina Wells, Entrepreneur
- Afterword
- Learn More: Online Resources for Further Exploration
- Notes
- About the Author