women presidents

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf recounts her rise to power as Africa's first woman president, describing how she overcame abuse, imprisonment, and exile to become president of the Republic of Liberia in January 2006, and describing her efforts to bring social justice and democracy to her country and its people.

Daryn Austin, riding a wave of popularity after becoming the first female president in the history of the U.S., provokes a crisis in her administration when she appoints old college flame Paul Santana to the Supreme Court only to have him turn from her and give his life over to God.

Chronicles the lives and achievements of six female political leaders, including Corazon Aquino, Benazir Bhutto, Indira Gandhi, Golda Meir, Eva Peron, and Margaret Thatcher.

Profiles the careers of seven women elected to head their respective countries, including Golda Meir, Indira Gandhi, Margaret Thatcher, Coraz?n Aquino, Benazir Bhutto, Violeta Barrios de Chamorro, and Gro Harlem Brundtland.

An introduction to women, some better known than others, who have influenced politics and policies in the United States and in the world.