History is full of women who have stood up and made a difference to others and to society, who have demonstrated great strength, and who, by their example, teach us how to tap into the courage that lives within each of us.

Extraordinary Courage: Women Empowered by the Gospel of Jesus Christ shares the life stories of eleven women from history whose unparalleled courage is worthy of study and emulation: Vienna Jacques: Courage to Exercise Faith; Mary, the Mother of Jesus Christ: Courage to Obey God; Josephine Butler: Courage to Believe in Yourself; Ellis Shipp: Courage to Seek Knowledge; Mary Fielding Smith: Courage to Choose Wisely; Lucy Mack Smith: Courage to Be Charitable; Esther: Courage to Act with Integrity; Susanna: Courage to Be Virtuous; Priscilla and Abish: Courage to Bear Testimony; Mary Murray Murdoch: Courage to Convert to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Filled with spiritual and inspiring stories, this book highlights gospel truths that can help us overcome the challenges we face in our everyday lives.