Using her unique mix of memoir, narrative, and inspiration, she makes surprising discoveries about women geniuses now and throughout history, in fields from music to robotics. Janice Kaplan, the New York Times bestselling author of The Gratitude Diaries, set out to determine why the extraordinary work of so many women has been brushed aside. As for great women? In one survey, the only female genius anyone listed was Marie Curie. When asked to name a genius, people mention Albert Einstein, Leonardo da Vinci, and Steve Jobs.

“We tell girls that they can be anything, so why do 90 percent of Americans believe that geniuses are almost always men? New York Times bestselling journalist Janice Kaplan explores the powerful forces that have rigged the system–and celebrates the women geniuses past and present who have triumphed anyway.Įven in this time of rethinking women’s roles, we define genius almost exclusively through male achievement. It was an interesting and insightful read and I recommend it. I enjoyed reading about the obstacles many of these women faced and how they were able to handle it. Some of the women discussed are Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Fei-Fei Li, Mayim bialik, and Oprah, among many others.

It is also a book about women who are positively impacting the world with their ideas and work. This is a book about women who have made great contributions to the world and that, because of the oppressing constraints throughout history, have not been given the proper recognition. Need live captioning for this event? Please call (312) 747-4072 or email Requests for live captioning must be made at least 14 business days before the event.The Genius of Women: From Overlooked to Changing the World by Janice Kaplan | Expected publication: February 18th 2020 by Dutton Books | 352 Pages | Goodreads Questions about attending online events? Check out our Events FAQs.Īutomatic transcription is included in all CPL events using Zoom. For more information, please see our Website Privacy Statement. We recommend you review the privacy policies of any third-party sites before providing them with any personal data. This event uses a third-party website and may be hosted by an organization CPL has partnered with. A parent or guardian’s e-mail address must be used to register. By registering for this event, you agree to abide by the Library Use Guidelines.Ĭhicago Public Library cannot collect personal information online from kids 0 to 13. You’ll receive an email with a link to the secure Zoom meeting about 24 hours before the meeting.

Only one registration per household is needed. Join Mount Greenwood Branch online this March and celebrate Women's History Month as we discuss The Genius of Women by Janice Kaplan.Ĭopies of the books are available for check out at Mount Greenwood Branch's Circulation Desk.