Wonder Woman is the 2017 American movie based on a DC Comics character starring a female as a superhero for the first time. Born Diana, princess of the Amazons, she was raised on a sheltered island and equipped with superpowers to become an unbeatable warrior. When she hears about massive conflict endangering the world, she leaves her home convinced she can stop the threat and end the war to end all wars to save the world from evil.
Our entire living female population is grateful a female finally made the cut, but is the movie hero truly the first wonder woman ever? In my mind, many other women in history can be nominated. What about Ruth, Esther, Jael, or Deborah, or Mary from the Bible? What about Joan of Arc? Florence Nightingale? Clara Barton? Marie Curie? Sacajawea? Or someone you suggest.
I just discovered Gertrude Caroline Ederle, an American competitive swimmer and Olympic champion who became the first woman to swim the 21-mile English Channel in 1926. I’m quite well read. Why did it take me this many years to learn of her accomplishment?
What about mothers who are there for us almost every day of their lives but are often unsung heroes? We’ve just celebrated Mother’s Day maybe with chocolates, roses, cards, and/or a meal out to show our thanks.
Whether you favor Hollywood’s version or someone from the Bible, history, favorite literature, or your own family, share your vote to name your candidate for the true wonder woman award. Or if you prefer, train and swim any body of water to surpass past achievements and become a record-holding Wonder Woman in that or any other field yourself.
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