Invincible Women

Israeli American Doctor Retells Conversations with 21 Inspirational & Successful American Immigrant Women in New Book 

Women carry the weight of change on their shoulders, we create life, we problem solve, we persevere, we collaborate, we communicate, we make change in the world. I’m inspired by the journeys of these incredible women and excited for everyone to read Invincible Women, be inspired, and continue to share their stories.   —Donna Karan, Fashion Designer, Creator of DKNY 

Immerse yourself in the first-person success stories told by American writers, artists, philanthropists, scientists, business executives, and chefs--all immigrants who struggled against racism, sexism, and abuse to become influencers and role models in their adopted country. Compiled at a time when immigrants living the United States or seeking to come here are labeled unworthy and undesirable, these inspiring accounts are particularly relevant and hopeful. In Invincible Women: Conversations with 21 Inspiring and Successful American Immigrants by Israeli-American entrepreneur and doctor Bilha Chesner Fish, you'll discover how these fearless women contribute to American culture and society.

In the book you’ll learn how acclaimed author Isabel Allende uses her writing to explore cultural memories and oppressive political themes that shaped her early life. Olga Murray saved young women in Nepal from enslavement and continues to help build schools and hospitals for needy children and their families. Wafaa El-Sadr, an infectious disease specialist, has developed family- and community-based programs to help people living with AIDS. Doris Schechter fled the Holocaust and now manages a Kosher restaurant, writes cookbooks, and produces documentaries. Jacqueline Murekatete narrowly survived the Rwandan genocide and now helps others face their survival guilt and re-establish trusting relationships.

Get ready to meet all of the invincible women originally from Argentina, Armenia, Austria, Bangladesh, Brazil, China, Chile, Egypt, Haiti, India, Iran, Israel, Rwanda, Serbia, Pakistan, South Korea, and Transylvania. 

Not only does Dr. Fish retell the recorded conversations she had with 21 successful women, but she includes her own story detailing her struggles as an immigrant woman in America. Dr. Fish went on to becoming a successful entrepreneur who has always given inspiration to her peers and support to her community. In Invincible Women, you will read about:  

• Isabel Allende – Chilean-American New York Times best-selling author and advocate for the rights of women and girls 

• SoHyun Bae – Korean-American artist  

• Graciela Chichilnisky -- Argentinian-American scholar and climate change influencer 

• Chitra Divakaruni -- Indian-American author and women’s rights defender 

• Wafaa El-Sadr, MD -- Egyptian-American physician and infectious disease specialist 

• Han Feng -- Chinese-American fashion and interior designer 

• Einav Gefen -- Israeli-American chef and food services executive 

• Ilana Goor -- Israeli-American artist and museum curator 

• Mi Jong Lee -- Korean-American clothing designer and businesswoman 

• Hung Liu -- Chinese-American painter 

• Nergis Mavalvala -- Pakistani-American astrophysicist 

• Jacqueline Murekatete -- Rwandan-American attorney and human rights leader 

• Olga Murray -- Transylvanian-American lawyer, philanthropist, and children’s rights advocate 

• Argine Safari -- Armenian-American Teacher of the Year winner 

• Doris Schechter -- Austrian-American entrepreneur, restaurateur, and philanthropist 

• Aroon Shivdasani -- Indian/Pakistani-American arts philanthropist 

• Ashley Tabaddor -- Iranian-American lawyer, professor, and federal immigration judge 

• Gordana Vunjak-Novakovic -- Serbian-American biomedical engineer and medical researcher 

• Fabiola Wilson -- Haitian-American US Army major (retired) 

• Helena Wong -- Brazilian/Chinese-American international business executive and finance expert 

• Monica Yunus -- Bangladeshi-American opera singer and supporter of the arts 

About the Author 

Bilha Chesner Fish, MD, Israeli American immigrant and distinguished radiologist, journeyed from Israel to medical school in Italy, to New York City’s most esteemed hospitals, and to Long Island, where she founded Manhasset Diagnostic Imaging and Pathways Women’s Health. A longtime advocate for community service and women’s empowerment, Dr. Fish’s first book aligns with her commitment to stand up to hate, racism, and fear born of misinformation. She lives in New York City and Sag Harbor, New York.