The Genius of Women

Praise for The Genius of Women

“Kaplan's writing style is engaging and full of relatable examples. . . . Readers will be enlightened, stupefied, and provoked in turn, as Kaplan repeatedly harpoons ingrained notions about genius being the exclusive domain of men. . . . Expect this well-reasoned account to generate a lot of interest and conversation.”—Booklist (starred review)

“Why has the barrier-breaking work of so many women been brushed aside throughout history? New York Times bestselling journalist Janice Kaplan is celebrating much-deserved female geniuses in The Genius of Women.”—Parade, February Must-Reads

“The Genius of Women: From Overlooked to Changing the World reads like an enviable travelogue, braiding together personal narrative, historical anecdotes, behavioral science, and dozens of far-flung interviews with genius women—astrophysicist Jo Dunkley, director Tina Landau, neuroscientist Lise Eliot—all wrapped up in big sociocultural questions on gender, implicit bias, and the subjectivity of brilliance and worth.”—Pulp

“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 Reviews

“All of the stories are a delight to read. . . . The author’s contributions are engaging. . . . The extent of the author’s research makes this book a worthwhile addition to the growing literature offering long-overdue profiles of the world’s most brilliant women.”—Library Journal

“Former Parade editor in chief Kaplan (The Gratitude Diaries) explores why the accomplishments of so many women have been overlooked and celebrates contemporary women excelling in a wide range of fields in this chatty yet well-researched history. . . . This upbeat work impresses with its broad range and inspirational message.”—Publishers Weekly

“With fascinating insight and wit, Kaplan delves into cultural factors contributing to the bewildering yet common belief that brilliance is a characteristic reserved for men.”—Shelf Awareness

“Kaplan’s research into the history of women geniuses is thorough, illuminating, and—dare I say it—pure genius.”—Voices Review