Famous Women: George Sand

"Famous Women: George Sand" by Bertha Thomas, is a 19th-century book that tells the story of George Sand, a famous French author who broke social norms with her writings and life choices. The book gives a short look into Sand's life, focusing on her writing career and how she lived, showing her importance in women's history. At the start of the book, we learn about Sand's family, including her noble roots and how her father's absence and the disagreements between her mother and grandmother affected her as a child. Her early years helped shape her love for books and her strong imagination. The book shows how Sand's early experiences helped her deal with problems and succeed as a female writer when society was mostly run by men.