In this unforgettable, award-winning book, New York Times bestselling author Margaret Truman profiles twelve remarkable women, some famous, others little known. They range from a United States senator to a Native American to a first lady. Most wore bonnets and long skirts; few had college degrees; and only a handful stepped into a voting booth. But these women spoke the same language as their … sisters today. Truman’s look into the past pays tribute to the courage of American women from the Revolution to the present.
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Well written examination of lesser know but substantial women in our history whose lives made a difference for us all.
Interesting and easy reading. I learned about some amazing women. I think that the writing is on a level to reach pre-teen and teen-aged readers. The book presents mini- biographies of little known, amazing women, and gives a sense of who they were as individuals and in historical context.
The lives of 12 courageous women, all real life heroes, who made a difference in the US.