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The Coming Woman: A Novel Based on the Life of the Infamous Feminist, Victoria Woodhull Kindle Edition

by Karen J. Hicks (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 16
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"If you have a heart, if you have a soul, Karen Hicks' 'The Coming Woman' will make you fall in love with Victoria Woodhull."—Kinky Friedman, author & Governor of the Heart of Texas


"What kind of confidence would it take for a woman to buck the old boy's club of politics in 1872? More than 140 years pre-Hillary, there was Victoria Woodhull. This book takes you back with a breathtaking, present-tense bird's eye view into a time when women's liberation was primarily confined to one woman's very capable, independent mind. I couldn't put it down."---Ruth Buzzi, Golden Globe Award winner and Television Hall of Fame inductee

“Sadly, too many Americans have never heard of Victoria Woodhull, let alone learned of her story: her revolutionary campaign for the presidency at a time when women were not even allowed to vote, her support for worker’s rights, or her feminist commitment to equality, a century before the official battle over the Equal Rights Amendment. But in 'The Coming Woman,' Karen Hicks brings Woodhull’s efforts to life, and reminds us that some of our nation’s greatest figures aren’t always featured in the history books. It is a riveting account of an amazing woman and her struggle for justice and human dignity, told in an engaging and eminently readable style.”—Tim Wise, author, "White Like Me: Reflections on Race from a Privileged Son"

"'The Coming Woman' is a great read and a long overdue biography written beautifully by Ms. Hicks. Victoria Woodhull comes alive in each and every paragraph; a vital strength and spirit in Woodhull propels her to run for president of the United States when women weren’t even allowed to vote! What a woman, what a book! An inspiring must read for every woman and any adventurous men! Thank you, Ms. Hicks for finally telling her colorful story."—Jennifer Lee Pryor, author of 'Tarnished Angel: A Memoir' and President, Indigo, Inc.


"The Coming Woman" is a novel based on the life of feminist Victoria Woodhull, the first woman to run for U.S. President, 50 years before women could even vote!

Running for President wasn’t Victoria’s only first as a woman. She was also the first to own a successful Wall Street firm, the first to publish a successful national newspaper, and the first to head the two-million-member Spiritualist Association. She was the first woman to enter the Senate Judiciary Committee chambers to petition for woman's suffrage, her argument changing the entire focus of the suffragist movement by pointing out that the 14th and 15th Amendments already gave women the vote.

In her campaign for the Presidency, Victoria Woodhull boldly addressed many of the issues we still face today: equal pay for equal work; freedom in love; corporate greed and political corruption fueled by powerful lobbyists; and the increasing disparity between the rich and the poor, to name only a few. Her outspoken and common-sense ideas may shed a new perspective on the parallel conundrums of today’s world.

This bold, beautiful, and sexually progressive woman dared to take on society and religion. To make an example of the hypocrisy in what Mark Twain dubbed The Gilded Age, she exposed the extramarital affairs of the most popular religious figure of the day (Henry Ward Beecher). This led to her persecution and imprisonment and the longest, most infamous trial of the 19th century. But it did not stop her fight for equality.

Victoria’s epic story, set in the late 1800s, comes to life in a modern, fictional style, while staying true to the actual words and views of the many well-known characters.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Karen Hicks is retired and lives in Henderson, Nevada. This is her second book. Her first book was a self-help book titled 'The Tao of a Uncluttered Life.' Karen served as in-house editor for author Steve Allen and has written several screenplays, as well as poetry, short stories, and essays.
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About the Author

Karen J. Hicks is retired and lives in Henderson, Nevada. This is her second book. Her first book was a self-help book titled The Tao of a Uncluttered Life. Karen served as in-house editor for author Steve Allen and has written several screenplays, as well as poetry, short stories, and essays.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00MPOAGBC
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sartoris Literary Group (August 13, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 13, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 866 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 338 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1941644112
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 16

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Raised on a Wisconsin dairy farm, Karen began her storytelling career spinning fantasies for her dog and creating plots while she mowed the huge country lawn. In her high school English class, the students were tasked with writing a novella, and when her teacher read portions of Karen’s work aloud and praised her talent, her passion for writing began to burn.

At 19, Karen became a single parent and moved to Nashville, Tennessee, where she worked for the Oak Ridge Boys, utilizing her writing skills to publish the fan newsletter and create short stories and poetry.

Over the years she has worked in entertainment and advertising offices, honing her writing skills by compiling employee handbooks and instructional manuals, press releases, newsletters, and general correspondence. She ran a successful secretarial/bookkeeping business for several years.

Upon her son’s graduation from high school, Karen was introduced to screenwriting and promptly moved to Los Angeles, where she enrolled in writing courses at UCLA.

Karen served for several years as in-house editor for author Steve Allen, wrote screenplays for various production companies and ghost-wrote a travel book for the Auto Association of Great Britain. She worked with Dove Audio, Inc., abridging books for recording, and was an instructor for the American Film Institute’s scriptwriters’ program. She also wrote the official bio of Richard Pryor, which appears on his website.

Karen has earned the distinction of Advanced Toastmaster Bronze and Competent Leader in Toastmasters International and published an article in their magazine, The Toastmaster.

Now retired, Karen lives in Henderson, Nevada. She is proud to serve on the Board of the Foster Your Dream organization, whose mission is to help foster children feel special by arranging activities they might otherwise never experience.

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Debra Griffin
5.0 out of 5 stars A well done and inspiring work
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2021
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Absolutely wonderful book about Victoria Woodhull, a woman way ahead of her time. Karen Hicks weaves a well written, thought provoking narrative that leaves the reader wanting more.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Golden Age Springs to Life. Fun for young and old. Great read.
Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2014
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Amazing book. GREAT read!!! Did you know that she ran for president before women could vote? she was SUCH a character. Young and old alike will get something fun from this book. Karen Hicks writes in such a compelling way you will not want to put this book down. The Golden Age springs to life under Ms. Hicks pen. Don't miss it. I believe you will love this book.
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Jancee Wright
3.0 out of 5 stars Definitely an Infamous Feminist!
Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2014
The Story: History remembers big names from the women’s rights movement, names like Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Lucy Stone, and Susan B. Anthony. The one that isn’t often remembered is Victoria Woodhull. In a time when Wall Street and politics were a man’s games, Woodhull became a prominent broker on Wall Street before announcing her candidacy for President. While women’s groups fought among themselves, Woodhull took action and spoke before Congress, called out hypocrisy in the church, and worked tirelessly for labor reform. Although her dreams of the Presidency were never fulfilled, many of the gains of the women’s rights movements can be attributed to Woodhull’s actions.

The Opening Line: The early spring drizzle on Great Jones Street doesn’t deter newsboys from hawking the April 2, 1870 headlines up and down the thoroughfare between the beer gardens and dance halls of the Bowery and the opulent emporiums of Broadway.

What I Loved: I always really loved my history courses when I was in school. I loved seeing trends of humanity and how they’ve shaped our lives and circumstances today. So it’s always exciting to learn more, especially when you think that you know a lot about the subject, and you find out there’s more to the story. That was this book for me. We all learned about the women’s rights movement, and the suffragists, and how women gained the vote. We didn’t learn about Victoria Woodhull, so this book really opened my eyes to her contributions to the movement.

What I Didn’t Love: For some reason, it was hard for me to stay engaged with this book. Maybe it was stress, or other obligations, or it just wasn’t the book for me. But I struggled to keep reading. That being said, when I could settle down with it and I got into it a bit, it went by quickly and I learned a lot and liked it. But it was hard to put down and pick back up.

Final Thoughts: Woodhull was the first woman to address Congress. The first to open a brokerage firm on Wall Street. The first to run for President. She was a free-love advocate and Spiritualist. She published a weekly newspaper. She was an expatriate. She had powerful friends and powerful enemies. She spent time in the courtroom and in jail. She married multiple times. Regardless of what people thought about her, her actions and lifestyle were revolutionary. She had a hand in many of the rights we enjoy today. I’m glad I read this book because I now know Woodhull’s story. And this book is timely, as many anticipate Hilary Clinton running for the Presidency. So I recommend this book for history buffs, lovers of politics, and feminism advocates.
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Kathryn Rogers
5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating story! 5 stars!
Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2016
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What a fascinating story! Victoria was a bold woman to be running for president at a time when women weren't even allowed to vote. Anyone who is interested in history or wants equal rights for other would like this book. This would make a great movie! 5 stars!
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Susan Reeves
5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyed this book
Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2014
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Enjoyed this book! It painted a full picture of an insightful, bawdy woman who threw herself into her beliefs in spite of an abusive childhood and enormous odds. Loved it!!
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Charlene P. Atwood
5.0 out of 5 stars What a great book. It catches your attention and keeps you ...
Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2014
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What a great book. It catches your attention and keeps you reading. What a very interesting woman whose thoughts and ideas are still very relevant today.
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Joan C Hodgson
5.0 out of 5 stars really good novel. Very well written
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2015
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Really, really good novel. Very well written, Karen. I can't wait to see what your next project will be.
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Kelsey M.
5.0 out of 5 stars The perfect read in light of the possibility of another woman running for president
Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2014
The perfect read in light of the possibility of another woman running for president. It is amazing that over a hundred years later, people still scoff at the idea of a female president. The story of Victoria Woodhull is captivating and an important story for people to know. I had not even heard of Woodhull before reading this book, and now I cannot believe she is not a bigger icon in light of the work she did for women's rights.

Karen Hicks does a great job of painting the perfect picture of life in the late-1800s. She puts the reader right in the action with her vivid descriptions and firm grasp of the language and slang of the time. Overall it was interesting and educational, a real must-read for woman to learn more about those who fought hard for our equality.

*I am associated with the author and http://bookpublicityservices.com/. I received a free copy of this book for review.
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