The story of Mary Ann Brown Patten, the first woman to captain an American merchant ship, leaves me in awe.
The story of Mary Ann Brown Patten, the first woman to captain an American merchant ship, leaves me in awe.
Watching high school students deploy their skills, I got a glimpse into the future
Nine recent books to help you celebrate women’s history month
Women in the trades, where PPE is mandatory, assert themselves with personal style
With two self-arranged “field trips” and some book research, I’ve been learning about women in factories at the dawn of the Industrial Revolution.
Plunging into a compelling topic, even one with a tangential relationship to my current book project, is one of the pleasures of writing.
This month is a potpourri of comments about past newsletters on legacy and books.
I’ve seen how a friend has moved the question of his legacy front and center with an approach so creative that I want to tell you about it.
I’m delighted to share Patricia Meisol’s guest post about Dr. Helen Taussig, a pioneering physician and the subject of Patricia’s biography, A Heart Afire.
Last month I asked how you choose books to read. This month I’m sharing what I learned.