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"Bringing together dozens of voices in her distinctive style, War's Unwomanly Face is Svetlana Alexievich's collection of stories of women's experiences in World War II, both on the front lines, on the home front, and in occupied territories. This is a new, distinct version of the war we're so familiar with. Alexievich gives voice to women whose stories are lost in the official narratives, creating a powerful alternative history from the personal...
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"In this intimate memoir of survival, a former captive of the Islamic State tells her harrowing and ultimately inspiring story. Nadia Murad was born and raised in Kocho, a small village of farmers and shepherds in northern Iraq. A member of the Yazidi community, she and her brothers and sisters lived a quiet life. Nadia had dreams of becoming a history teacher or opening her own beauty salon. On August 15th, 2014, when Nadia was just twenty-one years...
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Raised to be a warrior, seventeen-year-old Eelyn fights alongside her Aska clansmen in an ancient rivalry against the Riki clan, but when faced with her brother's betrayal, and driven by a growing love for her brother's friend Fiske, she attempts to unite the two clans.
4) Their finest
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In 1940 set in London, the story is an ode to how women played a major role in boosting national morale during the Blitz of London in the second world war.
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"The U.S. has finally entered World War I. Constance, the oldest of the Kopp sisters, is doing intelligence work on the home front for the Bureau of Investigation while youngest sister and aspiring actress, Fleurette, travels across the country entertaining troops with song and dance. Meanwhile, at an undisclosed location in France, Norma oversees her thwarted pigeon project for the Army Signal Corps. When her roommate, a nurse at the American field...
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In the middle of the night, a woman wakes to find her beloved city engulfed in flames. Ten seemingly endless years of conflict between the Greeks and the Trojans are over. Troy has fallen. From the Trojan women whose fates now lie in the hands of the Greeks, to the Amazon princess who fought Achilles on their behalf, to Penelope awaiting the return of Odysseus, to the three goddesses whose feud started it all, these are the stories of the women whose...
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"Franny Steinberg knows there's powerful magic in laughter. She's witnessed it. With the men of Chicago off fighting WWII on distant shores, Franny has watched the women of the city taking charge of the war effort. But amidst the war bond sales and factory shifts, something surprising has emerged, something Franny could never have expected. A new marvel that has women flocking to comedy clubs across the nation: the Showstopper. When Franny steps into...
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Belmont mansion novels volume 2
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"Eleanor's practical plans for the new home for Civil War widows and orphans at Belmont Mansion, in Nashville, conflict with architect Marcus' artistic vision. Will they ever manage to find common ground?"--
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From the renowned authority on domestic violence, a startlingly original inquiry into the aftermath of wars and their impact on the least visible victims: women
In 2007, the International Rescue Committee, which brings relief to countries in the wake of war, wanted to understand what really happened to women in war zones. Answers came through the point and click of a digital camera. On behalf of the IRC, Ann Jones spent two years traveling through...
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The thrilling and epic drama series tells the story of three young Polish women who band together to fight against the Nazi occupation of their country during the outbreak of World War II. Irka, Ewa and Marysia each come from very different backgrounds and social standings: Irka was raised by well-educated parents in a patriotic family, Ewa was brought up by petty criminals, and Marysia is a daughter of a wealthy Jewish industrialist from Lodz. Their...
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The story of three young Polish women who band together to fight against the Nazi occupation of their country during World War II continues in Season Two of the thrilling and epic drama series. Irka, Ewa, and Marysia each come from very different backgrounds and social standings: Irka was raised by well-educated parents in a patriotic family, Ewa was brought up by petty criminals, and Marysia is a daughter of a wealthy Jewish industrialist from Lodz....
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"From Nobel laureate, world-renowned doctor, and noted human rights activist Dr. Denis Mukwege comes an inspiring clarion call-to-action to confront the scourge of sexual violence and better learn from women's resilience, strength, and power. At the heart of Dr. Mukwege's message will be the voices of the many women he has worked with over the years. Dr. Mukwege will use individual cases to reassure all survivors that, even if their psychological...
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"From Vikings and African queens to cross-dressing military doctors and WWII Russian fighter pilots, Women Warrior reclaims lost stories of women for whom battle was not a metaphor, debunking the pervasive claim that women do not, and should not, fight"--
14) Women and war
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"Discusses the role of women from the Allied countries during World War II, including those who served in the armed forces, those who took over men's jobs at home, and more"--Provided by publisher.
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"Meet almost 200 women who challenged stereotypes, overcame barriers, and opened doors. This series spotlights a diverse selection of women from history, the present, and around the world. Some were the first in their fields. Some rose to the top of companies, even nations. Some quietly did their job and had a lasting impact. Get to know them all." -- Back cover.
17) Incendies
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At the reading of their mother's will, Canadian twins are given instructions to locate the father they believed was dead and an unknown brother. They travel to the Middle East and uncover the harrowing story of their mother's early life.
20) Two women
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Seeking escape from city bombing, an Italian mother and daughter travel war-torn Italy during World War II trying to survive near-starvation, rape by wandering soldiers and other horrors of war.