Behind Every Great Man

Discover Emma Wedgewood (Mrs. Charles Darwin), Alma Reveille (Mrs. Alfred Hitchcock), and 26 more women who stood behind their alpha males, for better or worse, and helped steer the course of history. This witty, illustrated collection will surprise and enthrall readers looking for new insight into these historic male figures--and the powerful women who propelled them to the top.

“"The collection spans time and geography and encompasses politics, the arts, and finance to offer a fascinating look at the sisterhood of the women behind famous men." -- Booklist”

"Behind Every Great Man" takes the blindfold off the eyes of the reader by force and informs them that not every "Great Man" was a great person to their wives The chapters in the book were addicting. Each time I came to a new chapter I thought "well I want to learn about her. I'll just read one more." I thoroughly enjoyed getting a look at the women behind (or propping up) the famous men! ""Behind Every Great Man" takes the blindfold off the eyes of the reader by force and informs them that not every "Great Man" was a great person to their wives" - Fangirl Nation "Behind Every Great Man" is a noble attempt to redress the balance and show they are more than just footnotes in history, but part of history itself. ""Behind Every Great Man" is a noble attempt to redress the balance and show they are more than just footnotes in history, but part of history itself." - The Roanoke Times "Behind Every Great Man is a noble attempt to redress the balance and show they are more than just footnotes in history, but part of history itself." - The Roanoke Times "Wagman-Geller doesn't gloss over their flaws, peccadilloes, and even crimes, but infuses their stories with a dash of humor that will have you laughing out loud. Entertaining and informative, Behind Every Great Man is a must read for every fan of her-story." - History and Other Thoughts "Marlene Wagman-Geller does more than profile 40 members of the "fairer sex" who lived and died in relative obscurity. She allows these vibrant women, marginalized by history, to step into their own spotlight by providing more than simple biographical data. Her clever and witty writing style brings them to life." - Daily Press "The chapters in the book were addicting. Each time I came to a new chapter I thought "well I want to learn about her. I'll just read one more." I thoroughly enjoyed getting a look at the women behind (or propping up) the famous men!" - I Wish I Lived in a Library "Behind Every Great Man takes the blindfold off the eyes of the reader by force and informs them that not every "Great Man" was a great person to their wives" - Fangirl Nation "The collection spans time and geography and encompasses politics, the arts, and finance to offer a fascinating look at the sisterhood of the women behind famous men." - Booklist "The book's easily digestible format of short chapters noting the highs and lows of these women's lives is attention-grabbing and enlightening, proving that although we might not know their stories, we should. " - Tribune News Service The book's easily digestible format of short chapters noting the highs and lows of these women's lives is attention-grabbing and enlightening, proving that although we might not know their stories, we should.

MARLENE WAGMAN-GELLER is the author of three previous books and is a high school English teacher. Her previous titles received rave reviews in the New York Times and the Associated Press among others. She lives in California.

Throughout history, men have gotten most of the good ink. Often overlooked are the extraordinary wives, mistresses, and companions who were every bit as instrumental in shaping their destinies. Discover Emma Wedgewood (Mrs. Charles Darwin), Alma Reveille (Mrs. Alfred Hitchcock), and 26 more women who stood behind their alpha males, for better or worse, and helped steer the course of history. This collection will surprise and enthrall readers looking for new insight into these historic male figures-and the powerful women who propelled them to the top.

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