Who is Barbara Kerr from Reviving Ophelia and what is their importance?

Barbara Kerr authored the book, Smart Girls, Gifted Women. In the book, she examines the lives of several famous women. These women include Marie Curie, Gertrude Stein, Eleanor Roosevelt, Margaret Mead, Georgia O'Keeffe, Maya Angelou, and Beverly Sills, all of whom were rejected by their peers during adolescence. Dr. Pipher speculates that this social isolation actually insulates the women from some of the peer pressure that other girls face. With time to themselves, these women have the opportunity to reflect upon their innermost thoughts and develop their unique gifts.