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Inspired by the 1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up against the oddsincluding Florence Nightingale

When Florence Nightingale decided as a teenager that she wanted to become a nurse her parents tried to talk her out of it claiming that it wasnt a suitable profession for a woman But she persisted in her career and went on to save countless lives of patients especially of soldiers Known as The Lady with the Lamp she is widely considered to be the founder of modern nursing

In this chapter book biography by critically acclaimed author Shelli R Johannes readers learn about the amazing life of Florence Nightingaleand how she persisted

Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton and a list of ways that readers can follow in Florence Nightingales footsteps and make a difference

And dont miss out on the rest of the books in the She Persisted series featuring so many more women who persisted including Sally Ride Rosalind Franklin Temple Grandin and more