THE GENIUS OF WOMEN

We tell girls that they can be anything, so why do 90 percent of those polled believe that geniuses are almost always men? New York Times bestselling journalist Janice Kaplan explores the powerful forces that have rigged the system—and celebrates the women geniuses past and present who have triumphed anyway.

Even in this time of rethinking women's roles, we define genius almost exclusively through male achievement. When asked to name a genius, people mention Albert Einstein, Leonardo da Vinci, and Steve Jobs. As for great women? In one survey, the only female genius anyone listed was Marie Curie.

Janice Kaplan, the New York Times bestselling author of The Gratitude Diaries and How Luck Happens set out to determine why the extraordinary work of so many women has been brushed aside. 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. 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. It's about having that talent recognized, nurtured, and celebrated.

Across the generations, even when they face less-than-perfect circumstances, women geniuses have created brilliant and original work. In The Genius of Women, you'll learn how they ignored obstacles and broke down seemingly unshakable barriers. 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.

Janice Kaplan is the author of the New York Times best-seller, The Gratitude Diaries, and How Luck Happens (co-authored with Barnaby Marsh). Both titles were sold internationally in eight territories. The Gratitude Diaries was supported by grants from the John Templeton Foundation and was featured in major publications including the Wall Street Journal, People, Time, and Vanity Fair. As the editor-in-chief of Parade magazine, Kaplan worked with national and international leaders including President Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton as well as dozens of celebrities, and their insights and inspirations about luck and success will be part of the book. She has appeared often on television shows including the Today Show Good Morning America and CBS This Morning.