Product Overview
Barbie and her creator, the sharp-elbowed gal who built the biggest toy company, have a story to tell.
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Barbie and Ruth by Ruth Gerber is the remarkable true story of the worlds most famous toy and the woman who created her. It is a fascinating account of how one visionary woman and her product changed an industry and sparked a lasting debate about womens roles. At once a business book, a colorful portrait of an extraordinary female entrepreneur, and a breathtaking look at a cultural phenomenon, Barbie and Ruth is a must read for anyone who ever owned a Barbie dolla book Publishers Weekly calls, a stirring biographya fine study of success and resilience.
