Description: In a series of skillfully drawn biographical portraits, United States senator and bestselling author Kay Bailey Hutchison examines the lives of sixty-three pioneers in military service, journalism, public health, social reform, science, and politics -- all Americans, and all women. Each had to overcome the obstacles of prejudice and discrimination in their respective fields. But thanks to their hard work and dedication, doors have been opened for women who follow in their footsteps. In the spirit of her bestselling book American Heroines, Senator Hutchison continues to celebrate female accomplishment in all walks of life. She deftly mixes historical portraits with modern success stories to shows how American women from all periods of history have contributed to the strength and progress of our nation. With courage, purpose, and compassion, the women of Leading Ladies continue to blaze trails for thousands of American women to follow -- and no history of the nation can be written without them. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison grew up in La Marque, Texas, and graduated from the University of Texas and UT Law School. She was twice elected to the Texas House of Representatives. In 1990, she was elected Texas State Treasurer. In 1993, she was the first woman to be elected to represent Texas in the U.S. Senate. In 2006, she was elected Chairman of the Senate Republican Policy Committee. She lives in Dallas with her husband, Ray, an attorney, their daughter, Bailey, and son, Houston. "Straightforward and informative -- a solid introduction to female American leaders." -- Kirkus Reviews

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