In Praise of Difficult Women by Karen Karbo

'In Praise of Difficult Women' is a collection of short biographies of well-known women who are difficult in what Karbo thinks is the best sense - strong, independent, smart, assertive.' 'With occasional anecdotes from her own life, Karbo delves into her personal relationship with each of these women.all of them important touchstones for her.' - LA Review of Books 'This book is a history lesson that goes down like cotton candy: pink, sweet, and fun as hell. 'Karbo has a knack for the nuances and sidebars that leave the reader not just a carrier of new facts, but of fascination and admiration for her subjects.' - The Register-Guard 'The author chose a great selection of women to represent the 'difficult' woman.' 'An engaging, inspiring collection where I enjoyed learning about amazing modern women and was left wanting to learn more.' 'This book is a total inspiration for those that want to shake things up a little bit and push boundaries further for women.All I can say is I now have a very long list of biographies and memoirs on and by the woman that appear in this book.' They are awe-inspiring stories that I gobbled up with joy. Reading about these awesome women, their struggles, their successes, and how inspiring they are - just puts a smile on my face. 'I love the idea of grabbing a cuppa, this book, and just diving right in.

'I think that this is a book that everyone should read and one that everyone should have on their shelves.' - Ms. They often offer great humor too.' - San Francisco Chronicle 'It's the unexpected stories that are some of the most beguiling.These are messy, inspiring lives lived in public by necessity or choice. Publisher: National Geographic Society ISBN: 9781426217746 Number of pages: 288 Dimensions: 210 x 140 mm MEDIA REVIEWS Karbo distills these lessons with wit and humor, examining the universal themes that connect us to each of these mesmerizing personalities today: success and style, love and authenticity, daring and courage.

Their lives-imperfect, elegant, messy, glorious-provide inspiration and instruction for the new age of feminism we have entered. Best-selling author Karen Karbo (The Gospel According to Coco Chanel) spotlights the spirited rule breakers who charted their way with little regard for expectations: Frida Kahlo, Nora Ephron, Hillary Clinton, Amy Poehler, Shonda Rhimes, Elizabeth Taylor, and Helen Gurley Brown, among others. Smart, sassy, and unapologetically feminine, this elegantly illustrated book is an ode to the bold and charismatic women of modern history. From Amelia Earhart to Carrie Fisher, this witty narrative explores what we can learn from the imperfect and extraordinary legacies of 29 iconic women who forged their own unique paths.

In Praise of Difficult Women by Karen Karbo