
Seven women who changed history through faith, not feminism. Endorsed by Kathie Lee Gifford and Dennis Prager, Metaxas reveals how Joan of Arc to Rosa Parks embodied courage beyond comfort. What makes greatness truly transcend gender? The answer might reshape your heroic ideal.
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In an era obsessed with celebrity and influence, there exists a more profound source of heroism often overlooked. These seven remarkable women-from a teenage warrior who saved France to a watchmaker who defied Nazis-demonstrate that true greatness flows directly from embracing one's authentic identity rather than conforming to society's expectations. Their stories span centuries and continents, revealing how the most revolutionary acts often come from those who remain true to their deepest convictions. What makes these women extraordinary isn't just what they accomplished, but how their unique feminine strengths became the very source of their world-changing impact.
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