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cheyenie's review against another edition
2.0
The book compares the women who lunched with women who launched. Yet, most of the entries highlighted the looks and waistlines of the women. And how rich they became and how many famous people they became acquainted with. It made the women less inspiring to me.
martinavasil's review against another edition
1.0
I was excited to read so many good stories in this book but was immediately disappointed. Most of the stories were about women who either rose to the top of fashion or beauty industries. What about the first female astronaut? How about talking about some poets or scientists? Additionally, the writing is atrocious. Statements like, “Cheryl was at the top of her class, even though a girl with brains was not the type asked to prom.” What does that have to do with anything? It contributes nothing to her story and is misogynistic.
Please don’t waste your money on this. I should have known better since it was on sale for $5. This is promptly getting thrown out. I don’t even want to try to sell it at a yard sale.
Please don’t waste your money on this. I should have known better since it was on sale for $5. This is promptly getting thrown out. I don’t even want to try to sell it at a yard sale.
rikimuk's review against another edition
4.0
This book is a fascinating look at stories of women who have not only overcome adversity but also fought against stereotypes and people’s expectations to not stay in the roles they are assigned by their peers. Some of the stand out stories for me included Sarah Hale who was one of the first female authors and also the writer of Mary has a little lamb, the true inventor of Monopoly, Jenny Craig’s diet industry and how Spanx came about all because of a pair of white trousers. This book celebrates women and the amazing achievements of strong determined women over the decades.
not3possums's review against another edition
2.0
This took me so long to read because ultimately it is very tedious. I ended up abandoning it halfway through. It could have been so good, but alas, it misses the mark.
mcatz's review
3.0
A good book. Very interesting women and a good match to ignite further research. The book itself may need another edition to fix a lot of errors. Overall, I’d read it again for this authors sassy voice that made me want to take to the streets.
az86011's review
5.0
Just like ‘Still I Rise’, ‘Women Who Launch’ is another inspiring read. Each short chapter tells the story of a woman who has created something, often from nothing, as a result of a political view, a desire to escape their life or just because they had an amazing idea. Some of the women were recognisable, others I didn’t know, but the stories are written so well that even within a few short pages you find yourself being a cheerleader no matter what. Once again I feel uplifted and I highly recommend this book.