New in the critically acclaimed Little People, Big Dreams series, discover the incredible life of Simone de Beauvoir, the great French philosopher and mother of feminism. moreWhen Simone de Beauvoir was a little girl, her father would proudly boast that she had the brain of a man – whatever that meant. But later, after years of studying, Simone would write a book that challenged the role of women in society, sending shock waves around the world. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the philosopher's life.