Norah O'Donnell with Linda Henry: We the Women

Join Brookline Booksmith at the Coolidge Corner Theatre to celebrate the release of We the Women with author Norah O'Donnell, in conversation with Linda Henry.

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We the Women; The Hidden Heroes Who Shaped America

A vivid portrait of the unsung American women from 1776 to today who changed the course of history in their fight for freedom and helped shape a more perfect union

Over a decades-long, distinguished career, award-winning journalist Norah O’Donnell has made it her mission to shed light on untold women's stories. Now, in honor of America’s 250th birthday, O’Donnell focuses that passion on sharing the stories of American heroines who helped change the course of history.

We the Women presents a new and extraordinary retelling of American history through the eyes of women, introducing us to inspiring patriots who demanded that the country live up to the promises made 250 years ago in the Declaration of Independence: that “all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among those are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” The pressing question from women since the signing of the document has been: Why don’t those unalienable rights apply to us?

Through extensive research and interviews, as well as old photos and historic documents, O’Donnell curates a compelling portrait of these fierce fighters for freedom. From Mary Katharine Goddard, who printed the first signed Declaration of Independence, to the Forten family women, considered the "Black Founders" of Philadelphia who were active in the abolition and suffrage movements, to the first women who served in the Armed Forces even before they had the right to vote, O’Donnell brings these extraordinary women together for the first time, and in doing so, writes the American story anew.

Norah O'Donnell is a multiple Emmy Award-winning journalist with nearly three decades of experience covering the biggest stories in the world and conducting impactful, news-making interviews. She is CBS News’ Senior Correspondent, focused on big interviews and projects for the network, and spent five years as the anchor and managing editor of the CBS Evening News the oldest and most revered evening news broadcast in America. O’Donnell anchors CBS News Election Specials and is a 60 Minutes contributing correspondent. She is married to the bacon-loving Geoff Tracy, otherwise known as Chef Geoff, and is the mother of three children.

Linda Henry is the co-owner of Boston Globe Media where she serves as Chief Executive Officer of the thriving 153-year-old multimedia company that includes The Boston Globe, Boston.com, Boston Magazine, B-Side, Harvard Book Store, and Stat – a national life sciences publication.

Linda is deeply engaged in sports as a partner in Fenway Sports Group, which stewards teams in the Premier League, MLB, NASCAR, TMRW Golf, and more. She is an investor at the league level in the PGA Tour, WNBA, LOVB League One Volleyball, Unrivaled, and the Snow League. Outside of sports, Linda is an Emmy-award winning television producer, Emmy-award winning documentary producer, children’s book author, avid scuba diver, and facilitator of a Guinness Book World Record.

She is a lifetime learner, holding degrees from Babson, MIT, and Harvard. She also serves as chair, trustee, director, or advisor to ten non-profits that support and empower a wide variety of local and international communities.

About Brookline Booksmith

Brookline Booksmith, thriving in the heart of Coolidge Corner in Brookline, Massachusetts, since 1961, is one of New England’s premier independent bookstores. We offer a vast selection of books, ranging from current bestsellers to the most eclectic titles. We are also known for our beautiful and inspired gifts. Customers buy and sell gently used books in our treasured Used Book Cellar and enjoy our bountiful bargain book selection. We host award-winning events series (including our groundbreaking Transnational Literature Series), offering more than 300 author talks, community conversations, and book clubs annually. Find more at brooklinebooksmith.com!