I Did It My Way: Extraordinary Women and Their Stories - Softcover

Perri Dodgson

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1035898829 ISBN 13: 9781035898824

Publisher: Austin Macauley Publishers, 2025

Synopsis

The 19th century was an exciting period for women. I Did It My Way: Extraordinary Women and Their Stories is a compilation of biographies celebrating little-known women from all walks of life who lived remarkable lives of invention, ambition, survival, and strength in a male-dominated world.

Each biography places the reader at the heart of her world before recounting how she overcame struggle and adversity. A broad range of women is covered, representing diverse nationalities and circumstances. The book also explores the geographical and cultural forces of the 19th century that shaped and limited women's opportunities.

Their achievements span fields from medicine and exploration to social reform and life-saving innovation. Whether through necessity or ambition, each woman found a way to express herself and accomplish extraordinary things at a time when women were often undervalued. They battled sexism, slavery, abuse, and poverty to realise their dreams and to be the very best they could be.

There must have been thousands more across the world who were barely recognised. Each one was a heroine in her own right, and it is important that their stories are told – to surprise, inspire, and embolden the young women of today.

About this title

About the Author

Perri Dodgson is a retired mental health nurse who has worked in hospitals and various care facilities all over England.

Passionate about people and their adventures while overcoming struggles, she is also an artist who illustrated her own children's book 'The Trainee Witch Who Changed Her Mind'.

Three magazines regularly publish her articles and stories, including an Australian horror monthly.

*The photograph of the sea on the cover was taken by the author at the 'Blue Grotto', Malta.

Edition details

• Publisher: Austin Macauley Publishers
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1035898829
• ISBN 13: 9781035898824
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 164