Ten Girls Who Changed the World

Ten Girls Who Changed the World by Irene Howat was published by Christian Focus Publications in September 2002 and is our 86th best seller. The ISBN for Ten Girls Who Changed the World is 9781857926491.

Ten young girls.

Who grew into women that changed the world!

What happened in between? What changed them into world changers? Or should I say, who?

Irene Howat re-tells their amazing stories in short, exciting chapters that will keep your young girls turning the pages and inspire the world changer in him. The book dives into the lives these unlikely lasses:

• Mary Slessor, a slum-dog with an alcoholic dad - changed into the first white women to venture into deep Africa/
• Corrie Ten Boom, a poor watch shop kid - changed into a women who stood against the Nazis Germany and hid Jews.
• Joni Eareckson, paralyzed by a driving accident - changed into an activist for the disabled community.
• Isobel Kuhn, a questioning young girl - changed into a tireless missionary to the people of Burma.
And six more inspiring true stories including Gladys Aylward, Granny Brand, and Jakie Pullinger.

This awe-inspiring book is a must-have for all young girls, teaching faith through the must powerful means of story-telling - the true childhood stories of young boys who become earth shaking Women of God.

Irene Howat is an awarding-winning author writing for children and adults. Married to a retired minister with a grown-up family, she now lives in Ayrshire, Scotland. Enjoying writing and painting, she waits in anticipation for her fans letters.