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This stirring and vibrant account of women’s athleticism
throughout history “will leave readers feeling inspired and
powerful” (Ms. magazine). Part group biography, part cultural
history, Strong Like Her delves into the fascinating stories of our
muscular foremothers. From the first female Olympian (who entered
the chariot race through a loophole) to the circus stars who could
lift their husbands above their heads and make it look like “a
little light housework with a feather duster,” these brave and
brawny women paved the way for the generations to follow. Filled
with Sophy Holland’s beautiful portraits of some of today’s
most awe-inspiring athletes, including Peloton instructor Robin
Arzón, bodybuilder Dana Linn Bailey, actress/dancer Patina Miller,
and many others, Strong Like Her is “a love letter to muscles and
the women who rock them so gloriously” (Shape).
Beautiful and powerful, Strong Like Her presents the awe-inspiring
account of women's athleticism throughout history. Journalist Haley
Shapley takes us through the delightful untold history of female
strength to understand how we can better encourage-and
celebrate-the physical power of women. Part group biography, part
cultural history, Strong Like Her delves into the fascinating
stories of our muscular foremothers. From the first female Olympian
(who entered the chariot race through a loophole) to the circus
stars who could lift their husbands above their heads and make it
look like "a little light housework with a feather duster," these
brave and brawny women paved the way for the generations to follow.
Filled with Sophy Holland's beautiful por traits of some of today's
most awe-inspiring ath letes, Strong Like Her celebrates strength
in all its forms. Illuminating the lives and accomplish ments of
storied female sports stars-whose con tributions to society go far
beyond their entries in record books-Shapley challenges us to
rethink everything we thought we knew about the power of women.
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