RUBY TAKES CHICAGO By Diann Floyd Boehm
The stylings of the Jazz Age begin as Ruby’s journey continues by acclaimed author Diann Floyd Boehm
Ruby Takes Chicago, is the sequel to Rise! A Girl’s Struggle for More. It’s now the 1920s, and a young Ruby Dinsmore leaves her hometown of Oilton, Oklahoma, and heads for Chicago to make her dreams come true. In the first book, Ruby, born in 1904, grows up wanting to be a businesswoman and does everything she can to make it happen. At the end of Rise!, Ruby’s family realizes her dreams can only come true in a larger town where a young woman with a college education would be accepted in the workforce. Once in Chicago, Ruby is surprised to learn that, even in a big city, society as a whole is still reluctant to accept women working outside the home. Determined to stay true to herself, she takes on the challenges of life in tumultuous times of Prohibition, protests, and women’s rights marches. Ruby meets like-minded women, and together they break through the barriers until Ruby lands the perfect job, all amidst discovering the joys of life and love, and heartbreak…and love again.
Amazon.com: Ruby Takes Chicago: 9781989833384: Floyd Boehm, DiAnn: Books
“Step back to the time of ‘The Charleston’, speakeasies, and the Jazz Age as one fearless young woman navigates the changing social mores, economic opportunities, and mindset of the 1920s in America. A page-turning fictionalized account of a trailblazing independent woman.” Aimee Ravichandran, founder Abundantly Social
“A captivating tale of a young woman’s brave journey from a small town to 1926 Chicago. Amidst dreams and determination, she discovers her place in the world. This beautiful story offers timeless lessons that resonate with the reader long after the final page.” Lucia Matuonto, Author and host of The Relatable Voice
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Diann Floyd Boehm is an award-winning international author. Diann writes children’s books and young adult books. In addition, Diann writes books to inspire kids to be kind, like themselves, and to “Embrace Imagination”. You can find all her books on Amazon.
Diann’s Story Garden YouTube Channel gives children the opportunity to hear different children authors read their stories.
Diann is the co-host with Dr. Jacalyn on USAGLOBALTV.
Diann continues to be involved in various humanitarian projects with multiple organizations.
Diann was born to parents of George and Mabel Floyd in Tulsa, Oklahoma, but grew up in Texas with five brothers. She has traveled extensively to many parts of the world and has lived in the Philippines and Dubai.
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