Women of our time

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Babe Didrikson, athlete of the century

1986
A biography, emphasizing the early years, of Babe Didrikson, who broke records in golf, track and field, and other sports, at a time when there were few opportunities for female athletes.

Diana Ross

star supreme
1986
A biography emphasizing the early years of Diana Ross, who overcame poverty and discrimination to become a famous singer.

Grandma Moses, painter of rural America

1987
A biography focusing on the early years of Grandma Moses, who was known for her paintings of rural America.

Margaret Mead

the world was her family
1988
Examines the life of the pioneer anthropologist who popularized the field and used her ideas to promote world unity and peace.

Winnie Mandela, the soul of South Africa

1987
Covers the life of Winnie Mandela, who became a leader in the fight for racial equality in South Africa.

Astrid Lindgren

storyteller to the world
1991
Examines the life of the Swedish storyteller who created the well-known Pippi Longstocking for her sick daughter and saw the story go on to be published in fifty languages.

Dolly Parton, country goin' to town

1985
A biography of the singer and writer of country music, with an emphasis on her childhood and youth.

Diana Ross

star supreme
1985
A biography emphasizing the early years of Diana Ross, who overcame poverty and discrimination to become a famous singer.

Diana

twentieth-century princess
1992
A biography of the Princess of Wales with emphasis on her duties and responsibilities as a modern princess.

Margaret Thatcher, Britain's "Iron Lady"

1985
A biography of Britain's controversial and conservative prime minister.

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