One of the stories that I liked the most was the one about Razia Sultana. Razia was the first female Sultana in Delhi and the first Muslim woman to rule. She ruled in a significant way in the Indian History, strong and resilient woman who was kind to her subjects. Razia was raised by her father who taught her and prepared her to be a successor. Razia’s father did not discriminant her due to her gender. The officers of the court didn’t agree that a woman would rule the kingdom. They selected someone else who failed, she then took over the throne that was rightfully hers. Razia was popular among the public, she was a brilliant administrator that lead many battles and extended her empire. Razia had the throne for only 4 years, losing all power. She kept fighting but with no success. Razia remains the only female sultana in Delhi and the first Muslin ruler to take over the throne. She was an inspirations to many women, showing us that no matter our gender we are strong and have the right to stick up for ourselves.
Another story that I enjoyed in this book was the story about Anne Frank. That as a Jewish woman, I grew up with this story and similar stories in WW2. The story is about a brave young girl that wrote a diary while she was hiding in an attic from the Nazi in Amsterdam. Anne Frank’s story brought a lot of sadness but also a lot of hope and optimism. The Frank family left Germany after Hitler gained more and more power and the Jewish people learned that staying would not be safe, they were at risk if they stayed in Amsterdam. When the Nazi’s came close, Anne and her family moved to a secret flat at the top of a house and was taken care of by a local Dutch woman named Miep. One day the Germans received a tip, raided the house and captured Anne and her family. Then all the Frank family was sent to the concentration camps. When Miep returned to her house she found the diary that belonged to Anne and this diary became the most famous record in the Jewish nation in Nazi-Germany. Anne died at the age of 15. She planned to publish a book after the war and her plans came true. She became the most famous teenage girl in the world. Otto, Anne’s father was the only survivor of the Frank family. This story showed us that we can create a legacy no matter where we are at. It is a reminder to me to stop feeling sorry for myself, to stay positive and grateful. All of these amazing women in this book inspired me to do more, to want more and to understand that I can achieve more and create my own legacy in through hard days. These ladies succeed in times when women were look down upon and success was not a common option for them.
The Extraordinary Women in History was the 35th book I read this year and I have 25 more books to finish so that I can complete my goal. Leah Gail wrote this book. I chose this book for a few reasons, the title captured my attention and peaked my curiosity. I wanted to increase knowledge and become inspired by leaders and strong women. The book made a profound impression on me, the variety of stories, different eras, different situations. However, a few things these woman had in common were ambition, pride, leadership, strong will and bravery. The books describe stories about 70 remarkable women who made a difference in the world. Women who were activists, veterans, leaders. Reading this book will contribute to my success upon release for the following reasons: The book encourages me to keep fighting, dream bigger and to keep working on my education because knowledge is power. It helped me to believe more in myself as well as showing me that barriers cannot stop me, just make me stronger. In my past I saw the discriminations against women in the workplace. The business world was built mostly on the backs of men, when I carried the same position as a man but made less income just because I was a woman. I served in the military, as a man would. If I can serve my country like a “man” why should I not be treated with the same respect in life or in the work place. This book taught me to keep fighting, keep advocating for others and to continue to empower others and myself as preparation for a prosperous, fulfilling and humanitarian life.
