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I've been on a kick lately of reading books about women finding their peace and power, and this one fits so nicely into that niche. I loved the back and forth of past and present (sometimes that's not done well but this was), I loved the inclusion of pieces of the Wild Woman Handbook, and I loved the feeling of dread I got because I knew what was coming but I didn't know how it would play out. Really enjoyed this one!

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coolmomsreadbooks's review against another edition

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medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

ohsarahkay's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional inspiring mysterious medium-paced

4.0

tsoutham's review against another edition

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hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted relaxing sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I gobbled up this book, reading fast, and I admit, skipping words and whole sentences. I was concerned about the ending and caught up in the gallop of the story. This isn't a book I savoured and it is a book that I appreciated. Its caught up in the tidal wave of women who want equity and respect. Here is the manifesto from Eddie Calloway:

What Wild Women Do
MAKE OURSELVES BIGGER and louder than may be initially comfortable.
TAKE UP SPACE rather than becoming smaller to fit something narrow and unyielding.
SHOW EMOTION, be it anger, sadness, hurt, joy-we are human, and therefore have earned our feelings.
ARE FEMININE when it suits us, because we want to be, but never because someone else asks it of us.
RESPECT OURSELVES, because not everyone else will.
SEEK PEACE without shrinking from chaos, which can be a catalyst for change.
ENJOY LIFE on our terms, as we only get one to live.
TRUST OTHER WOMEN and be trustworthy to our sisters in return.
BE BOLD in every space of life, from the bedroom to the boardroom, and take a seat at the table.

this is what wild women do .

Enjoy!

loopygrace's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

jill_holly's review

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adventurous inspiring reflective tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

I enjoyed this read mostly because one of the POVs, Eddie, was basically living my dream. In a sprawling camp in the woods with her chosen family leading retreats for other women in the 1970s. I found her story more interesting than the present day Rowan, who is on a getaway in the Adirondacks with her fiance, learning he may not be everything she hopes he is.

Overall, I enjoyed the two points of view that kept things moving. And I'm a sucker for stories of women finding their agency. Throw in the Adirondacks as a setting and I'm in. I wish the characters had been more three dimensional, but it was a quick and easy read with a compelling enough plot and a little mystery. A good summer read to laze away the afternoon heat!

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