Fearless Women

By Elizabeth Cobbs
Published by Harvard University Press

"Feminism is an integral part of the American story, according to this immersive timeline of the fight for women's equality. ....historian and novelist Cobbs (The Hello Girls) highlights the movement's role in the abolition of slavery, the creation of a social safety net, and other progressive milestones…. Cobbs's novelistic skills shine as she dramatizes policy debates and draws on personal memoirs and other sources to bring each woman to life. She also raises the profiles of underappreciated activists of color....  Feminists will savor the depth and intimacy of this optimistic survey." - Publishers Weekly