The Women Who Broke all the Rules-How the choices of a generation changed our lives.

It's a pretty awesome book. It talks about the social change that began in America in the late 1960's and how powerful and strong women in that time needed to be to redefine the roles that were placed on them. The generation born between 1945 and 1955 changed the lives of American women for years to come. They redefined the expectations about education, marriage, child bearing, and careers, when all they saw around them were of women going to college, getting married, and having a family.

Susan B. Evans, Ed. D
Joan P. Avis, Ph.D


1960's to 2005-has views changed this much among women?

Old rule: You must conform in order to get approval
New truth: You can't lead your life for external approval. Seek your own blessings.

Old rule: you own it to your parents to lead a normal life
New truth: you own it to yourself to live an exceptional life

Old rule: A man defines a woman's identity
New truth: Only you can define your self-worth

Old rule: marry a doctor, don't be one
New truth: You are capable of having any career you want

Old rule: Girls can't play with the big boys
New truth: When the rules say you can't play, change the rules

Old rule: Be greatful for what you have
New truth: Keep reaching for the brass ring

Old rule: Accept what you can't change
New truth: Change what you can't accept

Old rule: Wait for the prince

New truth: If the prince doesn't show up, go door to door

Powerful book- greatful for all the opportunities that are out here and these women had the courage to step into a world that was unknown to them. They didn't have anyone to look up to, they made their own rules and never quit.

"As a result of their efforts, women today are truly free to become fully self-actualized persons, without the constraints of gender." (5)