Lives of Girls Who Became Famous

"Lives of Girls Who Became Famous" by Sarah Knowles Bolton is a collection of early 20th-century biographical stories centered on remarkable women. These women overcame challenges to become impactful leaders in fields like writing, science, and fixing societal problems. The book starts by talking about how important it is to work hard to achieve your goals. It begins with the life of Harriet Beecher Stowe, describing her childhood in a caring family that had struggles, her schooling, and the impact of her mother’s passing. It tells how Stowe grew from a young girl who loved nature into a writer whose life experiences led her to write the well-known anti-slavery book, "Uncle Tom's Cabin." The start of the book aims to honor women's impact alongside the hardships they faced to become great.