Courageous World Changers

By Shirley Raye Redmond

Discover women who changed history through faith and courage.

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112 pages

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Explore the lives of women who answered a divine call with courage and innovation. From Corrie ten Boom's activism to Katherine Johnson's groundbreaking work at NASA, these stories reveal how faith can transform the world. Meet 50 women who defied odds, broke barriers, and left a lasting impact. Their journeys will inspire children to find and use their own unique gifts.

From the publisher

WINNER OF CHRISTIANITY TODAY’S 2021 BOOK AWARD FOR CHILDREN &amp;amp; YOUTH Women of Fearless Faith Meet women who have used their God-given talents to live out their faith to the fullest. They come from a variety of backgrounds, eras, and ethnicities, but each one has answered the Lord’s call on their life in bold and innovative ways. Children of all ages will be inspired by the stories ofCorrie ten Boom–activist, author, and Holocaust survivorLaurie Hernandez–gymnast who won both gold and silver medals in her sportFlorence Nightingale–health care reformerMadeline L’Engle–author of children’s literatureKatherine Johnson–trailblazing NASA mathematician These and the 45 other female spiritual role models featured in this book have made a profound impact on the world around them, and in many cases changed the course of history. Strong, smart, and sometimes outspoken, these women are tremendous examples of God’s love in action. These inspiring profiles will captivate kids’ imaginations and encourage them to discover their own gifts and how they can use them to glorify God.

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