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We tell girls that they can be anything, so why do 90 percent of Americans believe that geniuses are almost always men? New York Times bestselling journalist Janice Kaplan explores the powerful forces that have rigged the system - and celebrates the women geniuses past and present who have triumphed anyway. Even in this time of rethinking women's roles, we define genius almost exclusively through male achievement. When asked to name a genius, people mention Albert Einstein, Leonardo da Vinci, and Steve Jobs. As for great women? In one survey, the only female genius anyone listed was Marie Curie. Janice Kaplan, the New York Times bestselling author of The Gratitude Diaries, set out to determine why the extraordinary work of so many women has been brushed aside. Using her unique mix of memoir, narrative, and inspiration, she makes surprising discoveries about women geniuses now and throughout history, in fields from music to robotics. Through interviews with neuroscientists, psychologists, and dozens of women geniuses at work in the world today - including Nobel Prize winner Frances Arnold and AI expert Fei-Fei Li - she proves that genius isn't just about talent. It's about having that talent recognized, nurtured, and celebrated. Across the generations, even when they face less-than-perfect circumstances, women geniuses have created brilliant and original work. In The Genius of Women, you'll learn how they ignored obstacles and broke down seemingly unshakable barriers. The geniuses in this moving, powerful, and very entertaining book provide more than inspiration - they offer a clear blueprint to everyone who wants to find her own path and move forward with passion.
About the Author
I spent a year living gratefully to write "The Gratitude Diaries" and I ended up having the best year of my life. I'm delighted that the book has encouraged so many others to have the best year of their life, too. My new book "The Genius of Women" has been equally thrilling for me to write. I was stunned to realize how much female potential has been lost over the years, and I hope the book will inspire women to recognize their own power going forward. I spent many years as a TV producer, creating primetime television shows for the major networks, and I also write novels about women whose lives are filled with adventures and fun. As editor in chief of Parade magazine and deputy editor of TV Guide, I met big stars and major political figures. I love bringing my experiences in these (supposedly) glamorous worlds to my readers.
