Lady Nancy Astor was the first woman to take a seat in the British Parliament. In her book she provides insight on how it was to be a female figure in a male dominated government. She cared not for "scholarly attainments or oratorical orations" but rather "spoke from the heart", which both baffled and charmed the British politicians and public.

It's a short read that promotes feminism and political reform in the aftermath of World War II, and chronicles the journey of how she rose to become a historical figure against all odds - and a truly inspirational tale.

Astor was an often controversial figure. Some put her rule-breaking ways down to her American upbringing, but she was always a unique character. As her quotes show, she was famous for her quick wit, and an occasional cruel streak.

"When I arrived at my destination some of the Honourable Members looked upon me more as a pirate than a Pilgrim!"

"Ever since I first entered the Mother of Parliaments I realised that I had ceased to be a person and had become a symbol."

"Pioneers may be picturesque figures, but they are often rather lonely ones."

"I can conceive of nothing worse than a man-governed world except a woman-governed world, but I can see the combination of the two going forward and making civilisation."

"I fear bombs in politics far less than I do apathy."

"History is more romantic to read than to make."

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