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aconant's review against another edition
5.0
I’m really starting to love this series. I’ve only read 2 in the set but they are fantastic.
In particular I think this Susan B Antony one was just right for a (strong) 4th and 5th grade reader. But don’t stop there, as an adult I absolutely appreciated this thorough account of an amazing persons life.
What I loved was the “voice” that so clearly came through. Okay, so I did listen to the audio, but the writing is well done. You can’t help but feel like Anthony is speaking directly to you in parts.
It would behoove all women to be familiar with the struggles of early suffragettes and have an appreciation for the determination, dedication and bravery of these women trailblazers who we can thank for many of the rights we have today.
Equally important is educating young men about the history of our country so we can learn from hardships to make better decisions regarding humanity in the future. Anthony’s Quaker beliefs that all are created equal continue to drive this point home over and over throughout the book.
This book makes what could be a complicated and difficult topic easy to understand. I will admit that I think this book rates as an easier read than the Hamilton book mostly because of the topic. Students can more easily understand the topic of voting and equal rights and come to the book with some background knowledge. However, Hamilton’s book is steeped in politics and finance making it a harder grasp.
A must-read for anyone interested in equal rights for everyone. A great conversation starter for classrooms.
Follow it up with the Notorious RBG and you’ve got a great foundation for women’s rights. Actually in reading about the beginning of the suffrage movement and then reading about how the fight still continues with RGB is actually a really great way to do it. You won’t be disappointed by either.
In particular I think this Susan B Antony one was just right for a (strong) 4th and 5th grade reader. But don’t stop there, as an adult I absolutely appreciated this thorough account of an amazing persons life.
What I loved was the “voice” that so clearly came through. Okay, so I did listen to the audio, but the writing is well done. You can’t help but feel like Anthony is speaking directly to you in parts.
It would behoove all women to be familiar with the struggles of early suffragettes and have an appreciation for the determination, dedication and bravery of these women trailblazers who we can thank for many of the rights we have today.
Equally important is educating young men about the history of our country so we can learn from hardships to make better decisions regarding humanity in the future. Anthony’s Quaker beliefs that all are created equal continue to drive this point home over and over throughout the book.
This book makes what could be a complicated and difficult topic easy to understand. I will admit that I think this book rates as an easier read than the Hamilton book mostly because of the topic. Students can more easily understand the topic of voting and equal rights and come to the book with some background knowledge. However, Hamilton’s book is steeped in politics and finance making it a harder grasp.
A must-read for anyone interested in equal rights for everyone. A great conversation starter for classrooms.
Follow it up with the Notorious RBG and you’ve got a great foundation for women’s rights. Actually in reading about the beginning of the suffrage movement and then reading about how the fight still continues with RGB is actually a really great way to do it. You won’t be disappointed by either.
shereadersbookclub's review against another edition
5.0
This book is absolutely fascinating! So much great information about Susan, her family/friends, and fellow suffragettes. She was so loved and adored by women. A true hero.
lilylovesbooks's review against another edition
I started reading this for school but mom wants me to read something else.
maidmarianlib's review against another edition
5.0
Such a great combination of history and biography, includes photos that add to the depth, really helps you see history in a new way
erine's review against another edition
4.0
The audio of this was very well done, and only four hours long. A very digestible and engaging read about a woman who fought relentlessly for all women.
One thing that struck me while listening is how we tend to want our heroes to be perfect. Anthony was not perfect. There was a lot of tension between the folks fighting for racial equality and the folks fighting for gender equality. Even within each movement there were tensions about priorities and methods. Anthony, despite her involvement with abolition, focused solidly of getting women the right to vote after the Civil War ended. She made use of whatever resources she could get her hands on, even money and publicity from a virulent racist.
Anthony worked and fought for equality until she was quite elderly, but even she had to eventually step down, and this was her attitude: “I am not retiring now because I feel unable, mentally or physically, to do the necessary work, but because I wish to see the organization in the hands of those who are to have its management in the future. I want to see you all at work, while I am alive, so I can scold if you do not do it well.” Susan B. Anthony
One thing that struck me while listening is how we tend to want our heroes to be perfect. Anthony was not perfect. There was a lot of tension between the folks fighting for racial equality and the folks fighting for gender equality. Even within each movement there were tensions about priorities and methods. Anthony, despite her involvement with abolition, focused solidly of getting women the right to vote after the Civil War ended. She made use of whatever resources she could get her hands on, even money and publicity from a virulent racist.
Anthony worked and fought for equality until she was quite elderly, but even she had to eventually step down, and this was her attitude: “I am not retiring now because I feel unable, mentally or physically, to do the necessary work, but because I wish to see the organization in the hands of those who are to have its management in the future. I want to see you all at work, while I am alive, so I can scold if you do not do it well.” Susan B. Anthony
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