How Great Women Lead: A Mother-Daughter Adventure Into the Lives of Women Shaping the World

In boardrooms and lecture halls, on the field and at home, strong female leaders are making a statement around the globe. In HOW GREAT WOMEN LEAD Bonnie St. John and her teenage daughter, Darcy Deane, explore the qualities that motivate some of the world's most powerful women. Through engaging, out-of-the-spotlight interchanges, the authors discover commonly held values, behaviours and attitudes, as well as the subtle, special skills inherent in female leaders.

From the ethics of Dr. Condoleeza Rice to the fortitude of Hillary Rodham Clinton to the enthusiasm of Teach for America founder Wendy Kopp and the discipline of Geena Davis, each woman in this book shares the exciting story of her rise to the top and the unique qualities it took to get there.

“"With all the things we have to worry about in the world today--terrorists, the crises on Wall Street, and global warming-- Live Your Joy leaves you feeling stronger, more resilient, and more energized so you can feel in charge of your life."-- Joan Lunden, author and TV personality”

Bonnie is one of the five most inspiring women in America. - Brian Williams, NBC Nightly News

Bonnie St. John has, against all odds, found great joy in her life. And rather than hoarding it...she generously shares the treasure. - Jeannette Walls, New York Times bestselling author of The Glass Castle

How Strong Women Pray is a powerful book that teaches us valuable lessons about prayer, about ourselves and about God's open heart toward each one of us. - Debbie Macomber, author of Knit Together: Discover God's Pattern for Your Life

With all the things we have to worry about in the world today - terrorists, the crises on Wall Street, and global warming - Live Your Joy leaves you feeling stronger, more resilient, and more energized so you can feel in charge of your life. - Joan Lunden, author and TV personality

Bonnie's life is proof that we can all be happy no matter what. Read Live Your Joy to walk a while alongside her and learn how to do it. - Marci Shimoff, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Happy for No Reason

Bonnie St. John is a 1984 Paralympics silver medal winner in ski racing. Her education includes a degree with honors from Harvard, a Rhodes scholarship and an M.Litt in Economics from Oxford. Her career includes positions as an award-winning sales rep for IBM and a Clinton White House member of staff. She now is a much-in-demand speaker, who makes over 100 speeches each year to corporations and civic groups. Visit her at

Darcy Deane is an aspiring writer and the only thing she loves more than interviewing and travel is doing so with her mother.

In boardrooms and lecture halls, on the field and at home, strong female leaders are making a statement around the globe. In HOW GREAT WOMEN LEAD Bonnie St. John and her teenage daughter, Darcy Deane, explore the qualities that motivate some of the world's most powerful women. Through engaging, out-of-the-spotlight interchanges, the authors discover commonly held values, behaviours and attitudes, as well as the subtle, special skills inherent in female leaders.From the ethics of Dr. Condoleeza Rice to the fortitude of Hillary Rodham Clinton to the enthusiasm of Teach for America founder Wendy Kopp and the discipline of Geena Davis, each woman in this book shares the exciting story of her rise to the top and the unique qualities it took to get there.

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