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Breaking Through: How Female Athletes Shattered Stereotypes in the Roaring Twenties by Sue Macy
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5.0
"We play for the love of the game, and we are determined to carry on." - Alice Kell, Captain of the Dick Kerr Ladies soccer team, 1921.
In the 1920s there were few opportunities for women in sports, either as part of the education system in schools or in the professional realm. This book tells about the women and girls who pushed for more sports education, better equipment and access, and for recognition in professional competitions.
I am not an athlete by any means, but I was inspired to see these stories of women who broke the barriers and strove for excellence in their sports. This book has stories, biographical accounts, sports stats, newspaper articles from the 1920s, quotes from famous athletes of the era, and even the stories of people who opposed women's involvement in sports.
With stunning black and white photographs, this book captures the fiery spirit of these early athletes! The photographs are full of action and movement, showing the grit and steel of the women as they push and strive and conquer.
I really like the writing style. It brings in the emotional element of the history, bringing you close to the women, but also keeps an unbiased style, giving the plain facts and not passing judgement on any event or person. I like this, because it allows the reader to decide for themselves what their opinion is on the history.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts and are not influenced by anyone.
In the 1920s there were few opportunities for women in sports, either as part of the education system in schools or in the professional realm. This book tells about the women and girls who pushed for more sports education, better equipment and access, and for recognition in professional competitions.
I am not an athlete by any means, but I was inspired to see these stories of women who broke the barriers and strove for excellence in their sports. This book has stories, biographical accounts, sports stats, newspaper articles from the 1920s, quotes from famous athletes of the era, and even the stories of people who opposed women's involvement in sports.
With stunning black and white photographs, this book captures the fiery spirit of these early athletes! The photographs are full of action and movement, showing the grit and steel of the women as they push and strive and conquer.
I really like the writing style. It brings in the emotional element of the history, bringing you close to the women, but also keeps an unbiased style, giving the plain facts and not passing judgement on any event or person. I like this, because it allows the reader to decide for themselves what their opinion is on the history.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts and are not influenced by anyone.
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