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Hidden Gems: Margaret Getchell LaForge

Stephanie Forshee
4.69/5 (13 ratings)
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Margaret Getchell LaForge was a female business pioneer who took New York by storm. In 1860, the smart and sassy nineteen year old was hired for a low-level position at R.H. Macy's. Only six years later, she became the first female executive in retail history! In Hidden Gems, Margaret gets the credit she deserves for steering the iconic New York department store to its lasting success.

"Be everywhere. Do everything. And never fail to astonish the customer."
-Margaret Getchell LaForge

Praise for Hidden Gems:

“In Hidden Gems, Stephanie Forshee brings to the foreground the important legacy of Margaret Getchell, a woman who overcame adversity and found her towering strength in merchandising, ultimately blazing a trail for many executives at Macy’s and other retail establishments. An accessible, entertaining, and timeless read.”

—Paula A. Price, board director and strategic advisor for publicly traded and private companies; former EVP and CFO of Macy’s Inc.


“Stephanie Forshee has gifted readers with a tale of glittering strength and inspiration. Now more than ever, young readers need stories that bring history to life and celebrate the legacies of trailblazing women who not only witnessed history, but shaped it. Both entertaining and educational, this book will show readers what it means to dare, dream, live big, and lead.”

—Allison Pataki, New York Times best-selling author of The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post


“In this fascinating and thoughtfully written account, the author draws upon source material from the great-great-granddaughter of Margaret Getchell LaForge, lending intimacy to her presentation of this trailblazing leader’s life. Succinct and easy to read, this narrative of resilience is well suited to late-childhood and early-adolescent readers, and it inspires with a real-life example of determination and success. This sweet and uplifting work will make a solid addition to school libraries and family storytimes. A child-friendly look at a boundary-defying businesswoman.”

—Kirkus Reviews


“As a self-proclaimed Chief Troublemaker, I resonate deeply with Margaret Getchell LaForge. She is exactly the type of powerhouse woman who deserves a place in history. Margaret may have led Macy’s during the Gilded Age, but her inspiring story could not be more relevant today. I’m confident Hidden Gems will empower a whole new generation of girls to dream big and be bold and brave enough to go where no one’s gone before.”

—Shelley Zalis, founder and CEO of The Female Quotient


“Margaret Getchell was a pioneer with an astonishing legacy. Margaret paved the way for women in retail and business everywhere. Stephanie Forshee beautifully illustrates in Hidden Gems that every little girl and boy can grow up to be a leader in business.”

—Chelsea Grayson, CEO of Spark Networks; former CEO of True Religion and American Apparel


“Hidden Gems: Margaret Getchell LaForge is a powerful testament to the grit and steadfast determination of women who get to define history. It’s an apt reminder to young girls and boys alike of the many different ways women can show up in the fashion industry. Yes, we are models, designers, and muses, but we’re also brilliant executives and leaders with the ability to create the blueprint for enduring retail business models.”

—Sheena Butler-Young, fashion business journalist


“Young women need more examples of women from the past who navigated a complex world, managed their own finances, and were leaders in industry. LaForge represents the multitudinous nature of women's lives as a mother, a caregiver, a leader, and a business woman. Forshee's work helps bring her example to a new generation of children.”

—Kelsie Brook Eckert, president of the Remedial Herstory Project


“Hidden Gems: Margaret Getchell LaForge is the story of a gutsy and innovative woman who rose to become second-in-command of R.H. Macy’s in New York City by the time she was twenty-five. Margaret changed the look and style of Macy’s—making it a flagship department store. It is no surprise that she grew up on Nantucket during the mid-1800s where there were many strong, educated, and independent women who succeeded in a man’s world.”

—Barbara Ann White, Nantucket Research Fellow; author of Disturber of Tradition: A Portrait of Anna Gardner and Hidden History of Nantucket (with Frank Morral)


“Hidden Gems for Kids: Margaret Getchell LaForge is a fantastic contribution to children’s literature. Women’s stories are still hidden in the shadows of American history. This series proves that there are still many fascinating and inspiring women to be discovered.”

—Robin Gerber, author of Leadership the Eleanor Roosevelt Way and Barbie and Ruth
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Hidden Gems: Margaret Getchell LaForge

Stephanie Forshee
4.69/5 (13 ratings)
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Margaret Getchell LaForge was a female business pioneer who took New York by storm. In 1860, the smart and sassy nineteen year old was hired for a low-level position at R.H. Macy's. Only six years later, she became the first female executive in retail history! In Hidden Gems, Margaret gets the credit she deserves for steering the iconic New York department store to its lasting success.

"Be everywhere. Do everything. And never fail to astonish the customer."
-Margaret Getchell LaForge

Praise for Hidden Gems:

“In Hidden Gems, Stephanie Forshee brings to the foreground the important legacy of Margaret Getchell, a woman who overcame adversity and found her towering strength in merchandising, ultimately blazing a trail for many executives at Macy’s and other retail establishments. An accessible, entertaining, and timeless read.”

—Paula A. Price, board director and strategic advisor for publicly traded and private companies; former EVP and CFO of Macy’s Inc.


“Stephanie Forshee has gifted readers with a tale of glittering strength and inspiration. Now more than ever, young readers need stories that bring history to life and celebrate the legacies of trailblazing women who not only witnessed history, but shaped it. Both entertaining and educational, this book will show readers what it means to dare, dream, live big, and lead.”

—Allison Pataki, New York Times best-selling author of The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post


“In this fascinating and thoughtfully written account, the author draws upon source material from the great-great-granddaughter of Margaret Getchell LaForge, lending intimacy to her presentation of this trailblazing leader’s life. Succinct and easy to read, this narrative of resilience is well suited to late-childhood and early-adolescent readers, and it inspires with a real-life example of determination and success. This sweet and uplifting work will make a solid addition to school libraries and family storytimes. A child-friendly look at a boundary-defying businesswoman.”

—Kirkus Reviews


“As a self-proclaimed Chief Troublemaker, I resonate deeply with Margaret Getchell LaForge. She is exactly the type of powerhouse woman who deserves a place in history. Margaret may have led Macy’s during the Gilded Age, but her inspiring story could not be more relevant today. I’m confident Hidden Gems will empower a whole new generation of girls to dream big and be bold and brave enough to go where no one’s gone before.”

—Shelley Zalis, founder and CEO of The Female Quotient


“Margaret Getchell was a pioneer with an astonishing legacy. Margaret paved the way for women in retail and business everywhere. Stephanie Forshee beautifully illustrates in Hidden Gems that every little girl and boy can grow up to be a leader in business.”

—Chelsea Grayson, CEO of Spark Networks; former CEO of True Religion and American Apparel


“Hidden Gems: Margaret Getchell LaForge is a powerful testament to the grit and steadfast determination of women who get to define history. It’s an apt reminder to young girls and boys alike of the many different ways women can show up in the fashion industry. Yes, we are models, designers, and muses, but we’re also brilliant executives and leaders with the ability to create the blueprint for enduring retail business models.”

—Sheena Butler-Young, fashion business journalist


“Young women need more examples of women from the past who navigated a complex world, managed their own finances, and were leaders in industry. LaForge represents the multitudinous nature of women's lives as a mother, a caregiver, a leader, and a business woman. Forshee's work helps bring her example to a new generation of children.”

—Kelsie Brook Eckert, president of the Remedial Herstory Project


“Hidden Gems: Margaret Getchell LaForge is the story of a gutsy and innovative woman who rose to become second-in-command of R.H. Macy’s in New York City by the time she was twenty-five. Margaret changed the look and style of Macy’s—making it a flagship department store. It is no surprise that she grew up on Nantucket during the mid-1800s where there were many strong, educated, and independent women who succeeded in a man’s world.”

—Barbara Ann White, Nantucket Research Fellow; author of Disturber of Tradition: A Portrait of Anna Gardner and Hidden History of Nantucket (with Frank Morral)


“Hidden Gems for Kids: Margaret Getchell LaForge is a fantastic contribution to children’s literature. Women’s stories are still hidden in the shadows of American history. This series proves that there are still many fascinating and inspiring women to be discovered.”

—Robin Gerber, author of Leadership the Eleanor Roosevelt Way and Barbie and Ruth
Format:
Pages:
pages
Publication:
Publisher:
Edition:
Language:
ISBN10:
1665745010
ISBN13:
9781665745017
kindle Asin:
B0CBWT42ZT

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