The Female Lead

<p>This is a one-of-a-kind book, which will motivate generations of girls and women for years to come, <em>The Female Lead</em> is a collection of portraits - in their own words - of over 50 inspirational women who changed the world around them. With stunning photography and heartfelt, personal interviews, this will inspire a whole generation of young women.<br /><br /><strong>Over fifty inspirational women, from many walks of life</strong>. All have changed the world in a variety of fields. Among them are politicians and artists, journalists and teachers, engineers and campaigners, fire fighters and film stars. Together they form <strong>an arresting gallery of portraits</strong>, each one illustrated with original photography by Brigitte Lacombe.<br /><br />Some have led their professions; some have broken new ground for women; some have inspired changes through relentless endeavour. All were chosen for <strong>their ambitions and achievements</strong> and <strong>all tell their stories in their own words</strong>.<br /><br />Includes portraits from <strong>Meryl Streep, Tina Brown, Lena Dunham, Jo Malone, Laura Bates, Yeonmi Park, Lucy Bronze, Julie Bentley</strong> and <strong>Michaela DePrince</strong>, amongst many others.<br /><br /><strong>For girls, it can be hard to identify role models in our society. This book will help and inspire women everywhere to realize their hopes and ambitions.</strong></p>