Mavericks: Life stories and lessons of history's most extraordinary misfits by Jenny Draper

This is a rather charming collection of short biographical entries about people who have made something of themselves irrespective of their circumstances. By daring, pluck, or luck, these mavericks have managed to think outside the box, color outside the lines, etc.
Most of the people featured in this book are lesser or not-at-all known now, though they have all made a splash back in their respective day.
A lot of the people featured in this book have been marginalized in their time by their race, gender, etc. and nevertheless exceled against all odds. In that, the book is rather motivational, though it is, thankfully, not presented as such.
The presentation here is on a somewhat plain, easily accessible side, with occasional cheeky asides, often about someone's admittedly hilarious name. The overall tone is upbeat; the overall vibe is kind of cute, albeit in a good way.
The main takeaway is that I learned a lot about fascinating characters. The book serves as a nice reminder that no matter how stupid and/or oppressive rules and laws may be, they can be defied and/or broken and even on their own, they don't last forever.
Good read. Recommended. Thanks Netgalley.