"These are stories of unique women whom the author attempts to comprehend. They appear generous, wicked, cowardly, brave, outgoing or even timid. All of the women are original, and some appear even more impressive through their extraordinary adventures. But no matter how very unusual these women may seem, women can always identify themselves in them. This book includes the lives of important women in history such as: Frida Kahlo, the Brontë sisters, Simone de Beauvoir, Agatha Christie among others. On its 20th edition. "