Strong Like Her: A Celebration of Rule Breakers, History Makers, and Unstoppable Athletes in Bloomington, MN

This
stirring and vibrant account of women’s athleticism throughout history “will leave readers feeling inspired and powerful” (
Ms
. magazine).
Part group biography, part cultural history,
Strong Like Her
delves into the fascinating stories of our muscular foremothers. From the first female Olympian (who entered the chariot race through a loophole) to the circus stars who could lift their husbands above their heads and make it look like “a little light housework with a feather duster,” these brave and brawny women paved the way for the generations to follow.
Filled with Sophy Holland’s beautiful por­traits of some of today’s most awe-inspiring ath­letes, including Peloton instructor Robin Arzón, bodybuilder Dana Linn Bailey, actress/dancer Patina Miller, and many others,
is “a love letter to muscles and the women who rock them so gloriously” (
Shape
).