Women

Who was the first female doctor? Who is the only woman to win two Nobel Prizes?

Read the incredible ‘interviews’ with these two amazing women and others, such as Florence Nightingale, and Helena Rubinstein.

They suffered many set backs but succeeded. They all made outstanding contributions. In doing so, some avoided marriage, while others had multiple partners, and tasted the high life.

Amazing Artist and Amazing Portraits

Posted by in Careers, People, Self Development, Women on 26. Feb, 2013 | 0 Comments

How often have you met someone with a special talent who has not had the opportunity to demonstrate it? A while ago, I met Emily Hamilton when she visited us while  on holiday. At our meeting, I asked her what she liked doing. ‘Drawing is my hobby,’ she said. As I was writing a book on [...]

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Amazing Doctors – Women’s Health

Amazing Doctors – Women’s Health

Posted by in Careers, London, Women on 10. Nov, 2012 | 0 Comments

On my recent visit to the UK, I was in London for a few days. My hotel was next to Euston Station and I decided to go for a walk to see the grand St Pancras Station building, which has now been converted to a hotel. As I was walking along, I noticed a sign [...]

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Meet Amazing Women

Meet Amazing Women

Posted by in Careers, Life Stories, Love Stories, Self Development, Women on 25. Feb, 2012 | 0 Comments

Today, more and more women become doctors, politicians, entrepreneurs, scientists, financial advisers and take on other roles outside the home. On the 25th February, International Women’s Day cebrates the achievements of all women, particularly mothers. But women are saying that life is getting busier and there is less time to read and keep up to [...]

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Women and Equality

Women and Equality

Posted by in Countries, Life Stories, Self Development, Women on 25. Aug, 2011 | 0 Comments

August 26th is the day in 1920 that women first got the right to vote in the USA national elections. It is now celebrated throughout the US as Women’s Equality Day. However, many people would question if women do have the same rights as men when it comes to work payment and opportunities. Some women, [...]

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What Guys Buy Girls

What Guys Buy Girls

Posted by in Careers, Entertainment, Love Stories, Women on 01. Dec, 2010 | 0 Comments

What do guys buy girls for for Xmas or their birthday? Many guys get worried in case they buy a present that will not get high marks. For example, should a guy buy cosmetics for a girl or a dress? No way I hear you say. So, what do they buy? – a bottle of [...]

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Working Mums

Working Mums

Posted by in Careers, Self Development, Women on 25. Nov, 2010 | 0 Comments

Last week, I posted an advert for someone to help me with the Amazing People Club. Well over 300 applied. They were all women. Most were mums wanting to work from home. Most were extremely well qualified and experienced. In the interviews, of which I did about 10, it was interesting to hear different views. [...]

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    I created the AmazingPeople series of BioViews books and audios based on my research and experience into famous people and places. This blog gives an insight into the writing, people and places I have visited along the way on this exciting journey with amazing people at my side.