From the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Radium Girls comes another dark and dramatic but ultimately uplifting tale of a forgotten woman hero whose inspirational journey sparked lasting change for women's rights and exposed injustices that still resonate today. 1860: As the clash between the states rolls slowly to a boil, Elizabeth Packard, housewife and mother of six, is facing...
Motherhood itself is an impressive undertaking. But throughout history, mothers around the world have gone above and beyond, achieving extraordinary feats. In anticipation of Mother's Day, here are ten nonfiction books about exceptional mothers who changed the world.