Robin Gerberis a powerful speaker, best-selling author, and historian. She tells the unforgettable stories of women in history that inspire and celebrate their contributions to the world throughout time. She is the author of Barbie and Ruth: The Story of the Worlds Most Famous Doll and the Woman Who Created Her, the first official biography written about Barbie dolls creator and Mattel CEO, Ruth Handler. This is her second book in partnership with Mattel that chronicles the creation, evolution, and societal impact Barbie has made across the globe. Robin has appeared on the History Channel and Biography Channel, as well as PBS Newshour, CBS, and FOX.Her articles have appeared in USA Today, the Washington Post, The Philadelphia Inquirer, and numerous other newspapers and magazines.

Introduction
Chapter One: Inspiring Fans Since 1959
Chapter Two: Barbie Goes to Market
Chapter Three: Breaking Boundaries
Chapter Four: Shaping Barbie
Chapter Five: Barbie Lifestyle
Chapter Six: Fashion and Art
Chapter Seven: Going Global
Chapter Eight: The Magic of Barbie
Chapter Nine: Barbie Makes History
Bibliography
Image Credits
Acknowledgments
About the Author