Barbie and Ruth: The Story of the World's Most Famous Doll and the Woman Who Created Her — Discover the True Account of Ruth Handler and the Ever-Iconic Barbie

Barbie and Ruth: The Story of the World's Most Famous Doll and the Woman Who Created Her — Discover the True Account of Ruth Handler and the Ever-Iconic Barbie

<p>“Barbie and her creator, the sharp-elbowed gal who built the biggest toy company, have a story to tell."</p><p> -<em>Time</em><em></em></p><p> </p><p><em>Barbie and Ruth </em>by Ruth Gerber is the remarkable true story of the world's 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 women's roles. At once a business book, a colorful portrait of an extraordinary female entrepreneur, and a breathtaking look at a cultural phenomenon, <em>Barbie and Ruth </em>is a must read for anyone who ever owned a Barbie doll-a book <em>Publishers Weekly </em>calls, “a stirring biography…a fine study of success and resilience."</p>