Headstrong: 52 Women Who Changed Science—and the World

Interesting Facts

• In every chapter of this book, the destinies of women whose discoveries and inventions became invisible milestones in the history of science come to life, yet still remain in the shadow of celebrated male names.
• The reader encounters not only famous researchers, but also those whose names were almost forgotten, even though their contributions to medicine, physics, mathematics, and biology changed the course of human thought.
• Many of the book’s heroines overcame not only scientific but also social barriers: they were denied entry to universities, deprived of awards, and sometimes even forbidden to publish their work under their own names.
• Inspiring stories of how women discovered new elements, deciphered the genetic code, created vaccines, and unraveled the mysteries of the universe turn the book into a true hymn to human perseverance and the passion for knowledge.
• Each biography in the book is not just a list of achievements, but a living story of struggle, inspiration, and faith in one’s own strength, written with respect and a subtle literary touch.