Women in History: Florence Nightingale | Celebrating Nurses!

March is Women's History Month.

May 6th through 12th is National Nurses Week.

May 12th is International Nurses Day. This special day has been celebrated since 1965. The date was chosen because it is the B-Day (birthday) for Florence Nightingale, a pioneer in healthcare and health reform, and the mother of modern nursing. 

"We are all ordinary people. But some of us are motivated to do extraordinary things. I am always curious to know what drives or drove another individual to pursue a certain path in their life such that they end up leaving behind marks in history that endure forever. One such character I studied is Florence Nightingale."

Learn more about Florence Nightingale. 

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In Memory Of:
Florence Nightingale
May 12, 1820 – August 13, 1910

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Sultana and Sultana’s Legacy by Lisa J. Yarde | historyandwomen.com

The setting is 13th century Moorish Spain. The marriage of a granddaughter of a Sultan has caused a war. But wait! There’s more!

Sultana and Sultana's Legacy by Lisa J. Yarde

This book recommendation was found at a blog called History and Women. The blog publisher, Mirella Sichirollo Patzer, is also an author, but she delights in reading and recommending stories about some of “the most famous or infamous women of history”.  These two books are by Lisa J. Yarde.  You must visit this blog.  It’s gorgeous!!!

The Pendant - A Gothic Romance Novel (Reblog) | History and Women

Sharing a link from one of the most gorgeous and informative blogs about women and for women on the worldwide web! The blog publisher writes book reviews but is also an author. This is one of her books.

The Pendant - A Gothic Romance Novel | History and Women

A lost ancient treasure. 

A 100 year family feud. 

And a woman with a passion richer than the bloodstone pendant she wears around her neck!

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