WELCOME TO WOMEN AND ADVERSITY .

I began writing this blog in 2014 and have never failed to find women who have overcome obstacles and, as a result, have influenced other women to overcome their obstacles and improve their lives.

My blog in will be no different.

I have featured women from all walks of life and from all over the world. In 2022 and 2023 I wrote about women presidents and prime ministers across the globe. In 2024 I concentrated on inventors including Ada Harris, who invented the hair straightener, and Marion Donovan, who invented disposable diapers. I have highlighted authors in a multitude of genres, although one of my favorite genres is historical fiction by Marie Benedict and Pam Jenoff, but Emily Dickinson and Harper Lee made the list as well.  Nobel Prize winners from Marie Curie to Claudia Goldin; activists from Ida B. Wells to Malala Yousafzai, and astronauts Sally Ride and Mae Jamison have been included. I go across all cultures, races, and countries. When I wrote my three ebooks in 2020: Honoring 23 Black Women, Recognizing 23 Notable Mothers, and Saluting 23 Faithful Suffragists, I featured them on my blog. Some women on my blog have long since passed away while others are living their dreams or pursuing them.

My purpose in writing this blog is not only to highlight women but to encourage women to overcome obstacles standing in their way. I look forward to expanding my knowledge of strong, determined women and to share what I learn with readers.

Send me suggestions of women you believe have overcome obstacles and changed people’s lives.  Just press ‘contact’ above and send me the info.

May you fulfill your dreams in or come closer to doing that.

More information
Available at amazon.com and barnesandnoble.com:
Honoring 23 Black Women, Recognizing 23 Notable Mothers, Saluting 23 Faithful Suffragists