Carol Kelly-Gangi – författare

A Woman’s Book of Inspiration collects hundreds of quotations from women the world over. Gathered from writers and politicians, adventurers and musicians, activists and scientists, their words are a testament to women everywhere, the struggles they have had to overcome, and the tools they used to do so.

Includes:

Amelia Earhart: “Please know that I am aware of the hazards. I want to do it because I want to do it. Women must try to do things as men have tried. When they fail, their failure must be but a challenge to others.”Isabel Allende:“I can promise you that women working together—linked, informed, and educated—can bring peace and prosperity to this forsaken planet.”Gloria Vanderbilt:“I’ve always believed that one woman’s success can only help another woman’s success.”Margaret Thatcher: “Being powerful is like being a lady. If you have to tell people you are, you aren’t.”

'You do not lead by hitting people over the head-that'sassault, not leadership.' - Dwight D. EisenhowerWhat would George Washington think of today's 24-hournews cycle? While the Founding Fathers were strong proponents of a free press,they may have been unnerved at seeing their every gaffe mocked on Twitter. Whynot take a break from breaking news and spend a moment revisiting the words ofsome of the greatest leaders the world has known?The Essential Wisdom of the World's Greatest Leadersgathers hundreds of quotations from more than two hundred leaders. Within thesepages you'll find presidents, scholars, and philanthropists; jurists, generals,and activists; saints, scientists, and students. The selections are arrangedthematically and illuminate the intellect, character, determination, andparticular genius of these remarkable men and women. In this book:Abraham Lincoln extols the value offreedom and truth.Winston Churchill ponders thestrength that comes from suffering.Frederick Douglass speakspassionately about the evils of inequality.Hillary Clinton advocates for theprimacy of human rights.Malala Yousafzai offers insightinto the precious gift of education.The Essential Wisdom of the World's Greatest Leadersis a powerful and thought-provoking collection that invites us to put down ourphones and spend some quality time with the extraordinary women and men whohave each left an indelible mark on our world.