In Praise of Difficult Women – Life Lessons from 29 Herions who Dared to Break the Rules –

“Nevertheless, they persisted.

In this exquisitely illustrated ode to 29 iconic women in modern history, best-selling author Karen Karbo celebrates an extraordinary cohort who lived life on their own terms. These spirited rule breakers – from Frida Kahlo, Elizabeth Taylor, and Coco Chanel to Lena Dunham, Laverne Cox, and J.K.Rowling – have charted their paths with little regard for social or cultural expectation. Their lives – imperfect, elegant, messy, and glorious – presented obstacles and mistakes, yet each continued to stay the course. With wit and humor, Karbo examines the universal themes that connect us to each of these mesmerizing figures; success and style, love and authenticity, daring and courage. Being ‘difficult’, Karbo reveals, might not make life easier. But it can make it more fulfilling – whatever that means to you.”