Ella Fitzgerald
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Meet Ella Fitzgerald, known by many as the ‘First Lady of Song’, who famously said “I sing like I feel”. This was one of the many reasons that people around the world, were captivated by her and her voice. Her life was inspiring and she is undoubtedly one of the most loved American jazz and song vocalists, who enjoyed a musical career that lasted 59 years. It featured 14 Grammy Awards and the sale of over 40 million albums! Travel with Ella, through her early years which were difficult, as she struggled with family losses and found her way. Discover how she eventually found her own road to international stardom.
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Helen Keller
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Karen Horney
One of the first women to qualify as a medical doctor in Germany, Karen Horney took a deep interest in the causes of conflict in personal relationships. This, in turn, led her to becoming the first female to qualify and practice in the fields of psychoanalysis and psychiatry. Karen presented original and advanced theories regarding neurosis and her contributions to the psychology of women are invaluable. Sadly, her own mental health suffered, but despite this, she achieved great success in her career. Her findings have had a profound effect on how psychoanalytic therapy is approached today.
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Edith Cavell
Nurse Edith Cavell, helped Allied Soldiers escape from Germany-occupied Belgium during the First World War. She lived by a personal motto: “I can’t stop while there are lives to be saved.” Follow Edith, as she helped others, in her amazing quest to fight for what she believed in. She was courageous and determined and her story deserves to be heard.
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Simone de Beauvoir
Meet philosopher, writer and feminist: Simone de Beauvoir who broke free from societal chains and marched to the beat of her own drum. Find out about her relationship with prominent existentialist Jean-Paul Sartre. Learn more about the woman whose intellect and passion made her more than a match for her male counterparts. Simone wrote many influential books and papers, and challenged what was seen as the woman’s role, on a number of levels.
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