Readers will be enlightened, stupified, and provoked in turn, as Kaplan repeatedly harpoons ingrained notions about genius being the exclusive domain of men.

'From science, technology, and math to literature, art, and psychology, Kaplan presents a diverse cast.Kaplan's coverage of this broad-reaching topic is as deep and diverse as women's abilities.' - Kirkus 'Kaplan's research into the history of women geniuses is thorough, illuminating, and - dare I say it - pure genius.' - Voices Review, 'Kaplan's writing style is engaging and full of relatable examples. The geniuses in this moving, powerful, and very entertaining book provide more than inspiration-they offer a clear blueprint to everyone who wants to find her own path and move forward with passion. In The Genius of Women, you'll learn how they ignored obstacles and broke down seemingly unshakable barriers. Across the generations, even when they face less-than-perfect circumstances, women geniuses have created brilliant and original work. It's about having that talent recognized, nurtured, and celebrated. Through interviews with neuroscientists, psychologists, and dozens of women geniuses at work in the world today-including Nobel Prize winner Frances Arnold and AI expert Fei-Fei Li-she proves that genius isn't just about talent. Using her unique mix of memoir, narrative, and inspiration, she makes surprising discoveries about women geniuses now and throughout history, in fields from music to robotics. Janice Kaplan, the New York Times bestselling author of The Gratitude Diaries, set out to determine why the extraordinary work of so many women has been brushed aside. As for great women? In one survey, the only female genius anyone listed was Marie Curie. When asked to name a genius, people mention Albert Einstein, Leonardo da Vinci, and Steve Jobs. Even in this time of rethinking women's roles, we define genius almost exclusively through male achievement. We tell girls that they can be anything, so why do 90 percent of Americans believe that geniuses are almost always men? New York Times bestselling journalist and creator and host of the podcast The Gratitude Diaries Janice Kaplan explores the powerful forces that have rigged the system-and celebrates the women geniuses, past and present, who have triumphed anyway.

The Genius of Women by Janice Kaplan