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Set in the 1950s, the story follows Ruth Handler, who creates a groundbreaking doll that challenges traditional gender roles and empowers young girls. Alongside engineer Jack Ryan and fashion designer Stevie Klein, Ruth navigates the complexities of ambition, identity, and personal loss while transforming Barbie into a cultural icon. As Barbie's success grows, so do the challenges, including greed and scandals that threaten Mattel's legacy. This novel explores the bold journey of those who revolutionized the toy industry against all odds.
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Let's Call Her Barbie, Renée Rosen
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- Released
- 2025
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- Title
- Let's Call Her Barbie
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Renée Rosen
- Publisher
- Penguin Publishing Group
- Released
- 2025
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 432
- ISBN13
- 9780593335680
- Category
- Fiction, Historical prose
- Description
- Set in the 1950s, the story follows Ruth Handler, who creates a groundbreaking doll that challenges traditional gender roles and empowers young girls. Alongside engineer Jack Ryan and fashion designer Stevie Klein, Ruth navigates the complexities of ambition, identity, and personal loss while transforming Barbie into a cultural icon. As Barbie's success grows, so do the challenges, including greed and scandals that threaten Mattel's legacy. This novel explores the bold journey of those who revolutionized the toy industry against all odds.