The cornerstone of Project Awesome is the book Awesome Women of Singapore.
This is a must-have collection of inspiring stories about the pioneering women who pushed back the barriers and opened the doors for others. They dared to dream and they turned their dreams into a new reality for the women of their time and the generations to come.
This 240-page book, which is recommended for children aged 9 and above but which can be enjoyed by everyone, is beautifully illustrated by 10 female Singapore artists.
About the editor
Margaret Thomas drifted through most of her early life. A teacher once said of her, ‘Often dreams in class’. She meandered her way through university to a master’s degree, then somehow managed to get a job at the Monetary Authority of Singapore. After two years there as a lacklustre investment analyst, Margaret joined The Business Times (BT) – and realised she had found her calling. She became known for her clear and concise writing and editing, and for coming up with innovative content concepts.
Margaret spent nearly 30 years in various editing positions at BT, The Singapore Monitor, SPH AsiaOne, and TODAY. She now works mainly on book projects and, in various voluntary roles, on the pursuit of gender equality and an open, informed, and inclusive society. She firmly believes it is important to dream.
The stories of these Awesome women show us that you can achieve your dream as long as you have the grit, passion and drive to do so. If you look around you and the weather is stormy and hope is frail, do not worry. It takes rain and sunshine to make rainbows. You will get there. These role models have done so. And you will too.
Ms. Sun Xueling
Minister of State Ministry of Social and Family Development & Education
Girls to Women, Boys to Men. everywhere are leading the way in creating the world we all want and deserve. You too, can be part of this change. Here’s Awesome Women of Singapore, rousing stories to keep your eye on and be inspired.
Madam Rahayu Mohamad
Immediate Past President Singapore Muslim Women's Association
Success should look like all young women. We hope that everyone reading this book will believe that they deserve success on their own terms, and be inspired by the diverse women featured.