W omen have been battling and continue to fight for their rightful place to be appreciated and accepted in society. But women have made serious contributions to the world and continue to do so. In Amazing Women, author Alan L. Wood highlights some of the most influential women in modern times.

From leaders in fashion to the entrepreneurs, from the courageous women in war to the thinkers and the stinkers, Wood covers every aspect of women's contributions. All of the women detailed came from humble beginnings and in many cases, attained wealth through their hard work and persistence. Amazing Women features such women as Helena Rubenstein and Coco Chanel from the fashion industry, Bertha Ringer from the automobile industry and leaders like Margaret Hilda Roberts and Golda Mabovitch.

A tribute written for women about women, Amazing Women highlights the courage and ingenuity of females who changed the world for the good, forever.