Move over, Hillary Clinton and gutsy women. Meet 10 bold women—from the left, right, and middle–whose stories are worth telling.
Former U.N. Ambassador and South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley’s latest book, If You Want Something Done: Leadership Lessons from Bold Women, introduces readers to trailblazing, bold women who’ve gone unnoticed and been underappreciated by many.
Fans of Margaret Thatcher, to whom Chapter One of the book is dedicated, will appreciate the nod to her famous quote: “If you want anything said, ask a man. If you want anything done, ask a woman.”
Upon receiving my copy for review, I consumed all 256 pages in a relatively short time. It’s an easy read. Haley’s writing style also keeps readers interested in her subjects and invites them to learn more.
Trust me, you won’t put this book down. Why? It’s a lovely collection of stories about women who were “firsts” in their respective fields— women who broke barriers, women who defied the odds, and women who didn’t settle for “no” in their respective battles and challenges. These are women who transcended politics, geographical regions, and periods.
In addition to highlighting the Iron Lady, Haley introduces readers to nine other extraordinary women: former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Jeane Kirkpatrick, Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir, Cindy Warmbier, Nadia Murad, Virginia Walden Ford, Claudette Colvin, Virginia Hall, Wilma Rudolph, and Amelia Earhardt.