Dreams into Deeds Author:Linda Peavy, Ursula Smith Nothing is ever achieved unless it is first imagined. The nine women profiled in this book all had the courage to envision fulfilling lives for themselves, lives others thought were unrealistic, if not downright dangerous. — For example, Babe Didrikson's goal was to live the life of an athlete, even though there were no professional opportunities... more » for women in sports while she was growing up. Her talent, perseverance, and dedication, however, led her to achievements that gave new status to women's athletics and made her a legend in her own time.
In similar fashion, Jane Addams, Marian Anderson, Rachel Carson, Alice Hamilton, Mary Harris "Mother" Jones, Juliette Gordon Low, Margaret Mead, and Elizabeth Cady Stanton overcame tremendous odds to turn their dreams into deeds, reshaping the world in the process.« less