"Recognizing the power of her celebrity, she strove to be an
example of courage, intelligence, and self-reliance. She hoped
her influence would topple any negative stereotypes about
women and open doors for them in every field."
Biography, Facebook
The name, Amelia Earhart immediately triggers the memory of an American Aviator who disappeared in 1937 and declared deceased in 1939. In reading about her earlier life, I was impressed with the obstacles she over came and the success she discovered.
Amelia Earhart's early life was very dysfunctional and she moved amongst relatives while growing up. Born in Kansas, 1897, she completed Hyde Park High school in Chicago, especially interested in chemistry. In the years to follow, her life was consistently interrupted by family dynamics. She was a teacher, Social Worker, attended Medical School, and Red Cross nurse's aide working with wounded soldiers; but she was repeatedly drawn back to aviation.
Amelia Earhart's accomplishments were a surprise to me as she has singularly been displayed as a notable pilot. She was the author of a successful book, "20 hrs and 40 min" which drew so much attention; she made all of her own clothes; she influenced a more sleek line in women's fashion; and accepted position of Associate Editor for Cosmopolitan Magazine. A gracious and shy woman, balanced by talent and bravery, secured a notable place in aviation while men stated it was too dangerous a position for a woman to be in.
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