Positive female role models, authors or actresses, or... (women)

[Cunucu Beach]

Originally Posted by nitram

Margaret Thatcher

You beat me to it. I was going to suggest Mrs. Thatcher.

Golda Meier is another one.

[dreamofmonterey]

Originally Posted by nancy thereader

Erma Bombeck! I've always enjoyed her humor!

And, she was so brave. When she was very ill with kidney failure, she was told that she could move to the front of the transplant line & she refused to do that , saying that it would not be fair. And, she died rather than take advantage of her fame.

A wonderful & very missed lady.

owe u another rep but have to wait. yes! wow, I didnt know she did that . Very admirable.

Here's a few women authors...I dont see any of these people discussed in media today, sad. If I had a daughter I would want her to read english literature, not watch trash tv.

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many poets on this list. I always liked:

Elizabeth Bishop (1911–1979), Pulitzer Prize winning American poet and writer.

Carson McCullers (1917–1967), American novelist. The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter

[dreamofmonterey]

Helene Hanff was portrayed by actress Anne Bancroft in the movie " 84 Charing Cross Road"
also starring Anthony Hopkins. Wonderful story.

84 Charing Cross Road (1987) - IMDb

[tiluha]

My Grandmothers...they had it rough, but never complained and loved me unconditionally...

I really admire Michelle Obama, I was just thinking the other day...if I were given a choice of who I would like to be I would pick her...

Others...

Goldie Hawn...because she has the "happy gene"
Susan Sarandon...because she seems like an interesting person and genuine...

[Magnum Mike]

Originally Posted by elnina

If "anything really", then what about your ... mother??

Both parents should be great role models for their kids.

[dreamofmonterey]

Helen Keller, Author, Political Activist, and Lecturer

“Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. The fearful are caught as often as the bold.” ~~Helen Keller


Via Ten Women Who Changed History - DivineCaroline

[tiluha]

Originally Posted by dreamofmonterey

Helen Keller, Author, Political Activist, and Lecturer

“Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. The fearful are caught as often as the bold.” ~~Helen Keller


Via Ten Women Who Changed History - DivineCaroline

Oh yes I agree!!

Anne Frank: Inspirational!! (she has been a heroine of mine since I was a child, we share the same birthday, different year though)

One of the most famous and discussed Holocaust Victim (though I'm sure she would hate that description of herself)

"Despite everything, I believe that people are really good at heart".~Anne Frank

I think I'll read her book again...

[dreamofmonterey]

tiluha, that book was so sad, did you see the movie with Millie Perkins, circa 1959. ? What a story. Thanks.

The Diary of Anne Frank (1959) - IMDb

[tiluha]

Originally Posted by dreamofmonterey

tiluha, that book was so sad, did you see the movie with Millie Perkins, circa 1959. ? What a story. Thanks.

The Diary of Anne Frank (1959) - IMDb

Yes I did, quite a few times...very sad...

[Yzette]

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