‘She broke the glass ceiling.’
What a jagged image we use for women who achieve greatly, defining accomplishment in terms of the barrier rather than the triumph. There she is up where the air is thin, where men still outnumber women, but where the altitude is awesome. Our goal with Firsts, which we will continue to update as new barriers are broken, is for every woman and girl to find someone whose presence in the highest reaches of success says to her that it is safe to climb, come on up, the view is spectacular. [ This is the first episode of my new series " STORIES OF WOMEN" . ]
More than 450 million books sold in 200 countries, big screen adaptations that have brought in nine billion dollars, theme park attractions, a passionate fanbase that writes fan fiction and organizes Quidditch matches… two decades on from Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone hitting the bookshelves in the UK, much like its titular hero, Rowling’s work has transcended its humble origins and become a global phenomenon. J.K.Rowling's life is a classic rags-to-riches story. Here is the story of one of my favourite women J .K . Rowling . "Whether you come back by page or by the big screen, Hogwarts will always be there to welcome you home." Head to my INSTAGRAM BLOG https://www.instagram.com/riseabove232/ and YOUTUBE CHANNEL https://youtu.be/ohk47nULqkU to hear and see more such amazing stuffs :)