
Author Patricia Majher
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Episode · 36:01 · Apr 25, 2021
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Send us a textPatricia Majher discusses her books of mini-biographies, including three Flint natives, MI; Michael Moore, Jim Abbott, and Sara Emma Edmonds.Her books Great Girls and Bold Boys are designed for children but are informative and entertaining for people of all ages.A deep-sea diver, a dancer, an activist, an aviator, a singer, and a soldier—Great Girls in Michigan History highlights 20 girls from Michigan’s past who did extraordinary things before they turned 20 years old. Author Patricia Majher presents easy-to-read mini-biographies of these girls who present a variety of cultures, areas of the state, and historical periods—published by Wayne State University Press.Bold Boys in Michigan History—a companion to Great Girls in Michigan History—explores the stories of 20 boys who did some amazing things before they turned 20 years old. Author Patricia Majher offers young readers easy-to-read mini-biographies about highly acclaimed and lesser-known Michiganders, who led remarkable lives that will intrigue and inspire—published by Wayne State University Press.Patricia discusses mini-biographies with us in her books, including three from Flint, Michigan; Sara Emma Edmonds, Michael Moore, and Jim Abbott. Her books Great Girls and Bold Boys are designed for children but are informative and entertaining for people of all ages.Patricia Majher is also the author of two other books, including "Ladies of the Lights: Michigan Women in the U.S. Lighthouse Service" and "100 Things to Do in Ann Arbor Before You Die." Her book Great Girls was a 2015 Michigan Notable Books winner.Patricia is a museum professional who has held marketing, curatorial, and collections positions at institutions as wide-ranging as The Henry Ford and Mackinac State Historic Parks to the Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame. She is currently employed as director for the Hamburg Township Historical Museum. Before this position, Majher served as editor of Michigan History magazine for seven years.---For information about purchasing this book or others authored by Patricia Majer:Wayne State University PressIf you would like to receive new podcast episodes by email please subscribe on our Home Page. All new episode are Free! Subscribe to Radio Free Flint Podcasts at The Mitten Channel: YouTube Full catalogue of podcasts for Radio Free Flint, Flint Justice: America on Trial and Work in the Mitten Subscribe to our mailing list at the Radio Free Flint Podcast. Also Follow us on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and Linkedin.
36m 1s · Apr 25, 2021
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