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librarianryan's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
4.0
Do not be fooled, this is not a picture book. This is a nonfiction biography that is heavily illustrated. This is about Mary Seacole, a type of nurse who believes in the home remedy, and healing the way her mother did it. She was born and raised in Jamaica and was of creole descent. This meant she was not white and was treated as such throughout her life. She was turned away many times for wanting to help people, all because of the color of their skin. This includes Florence Nightingale, who thought of Mary as unclean, unsure, and of lesser education. While some people sided with Florence, men who were treated by her in the battlefield, did not. To them she was a hero, who deserves just as much fanfare as Nightingale gets. I full heartedly, agree and hope more children pick up this story and learn about another fantastic woman making waves for future women everywhere.
robisreading's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
inspiring
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medium-paced
ljrinaldi's review against another edition
4.0
I love reading about famous women that I have never heard of. And this is one such instance.
Mary Seacole, also known as Mother Seacole, was the Jamaican Florence Nightingale, but unlike Ms. Nightingale, who turned down her services because she wasn't the proper class or color, Seacole didn't care who she treated, and was willing to work with anyone, and did, as well.
The white people looked down on her because she used "folk" medicine, but it worked.
She volunteered to help curing the Crimean War the same way that Florance did, but we don't learn about her when we study that history, because she wasn't trained the same way.
Very good middle grade chapter book, on an amazing woman. I love how the prejudice is pointed out as well, with Ms. Nightingale's letter to a friend of how she rejected Seacole's help.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
Mary Seacole, also known as Mother Seacole, was the Jamaican Florence Nightingale, but unlike Ms. Nightingale, who turned down her services because she wasn't the proper class or color, Seacole didn't care who she treated, and was willing to work with anyone, and did, as well.
The white people looked down on her because she used "folk" medicine, but it worked.
She volunteered to help curing the Crimean War the same way that Florance did, but we don't learn about her when we study that history, because she wasn't trained the same way.
Very good middle grade chapter book, on an amazing woman. I love how the prejudice is pointed out as well, with Ms. Nightingale's letter to a friend of how she rejected Seacole's help.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
panda_incognito's review against another edition
4.0
This book has nice illustrations, and the text is sufficiently detailed to teach students about this historical nurse and the role that she played in the Crimean War. Most children and adults have very little concept of the Crimean War, and the author did a great job of including enough background information for people to understand the historical context, while still focusing on Mary Seacole. The book addresses the discrimination that she faced, even from Florence Nightingale herself, while also honoring her accomplishments and perseverance. This inspiring story can help make people more aware of a little-known historical figure, and would be especially valuable as a counterpoint to nurse stories that only include white women.
I received a temporary digital copy through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I received a temporary digital copy through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
briarsreviews's review against another edition
4.0
Mary Seacole: Bound for the Battlefield is a fantastic illustrated biography!
For one, the illustrations are gorgeous. The colours in combination with the illustration style really makes the book stand out. It pulled me in with the cover and kept me hooked throughout the story. However the illustrator is, give them a raise! It's amazing!
This book is a very short chapter book all about Mary Seacole. Her background, biography and amazing feats are described that middle graders and adults alike will enjoy. I highly recommend picking up this book to learn a little bit about history. It's well worth the read and will surely teach you something. I also highly recommend educators use this book because it is an education marvel.
Four out of five stars.
Thank you to NetGalley and Candlewick Press for providing me a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.
For one, the illustrations are gorgeous. The colours in combination with the illustration style really makes the book stand out. It pulled me in with the cover and kept me hooked throughout the story. However the illustrator is, give them a raise! It's amazing!
This book is a very short chapter book all about Mary Seacole. Her background, biography and amazing feats are described that middle graders and adults alike will enjoy. I highly recommend picking up this book to learn a little bit about history. It's well worth the read and will surely teach you something. I also highly recommend educators use this book because it is an education marvel.
Four out of five stars.
Thank you to NetGalley and Candlewick Press for providing me a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.
erine's review against another edition
4.0
When I think of the development of nursing, Florence Nightingale comes to mind almost immediately, and Clara Barton is not too far behind. But like many instances of progress, things didn’t move forward due to just one person or even two. Many people pushed for progress and worked hard to make change happen.
Mary Seacole was considered an annoyance by Florence Nightingale, but by this account she was just another hard-working nurse trying to provide comfort and healing during a time when medical knowledge was pretty spotty. Seacole used her own money and time to improve conditions for the sick and dying, especially during wartime. Her care and compassion were widely appreciated.
My only real complaint about this biography, especially at the beginning, is the uneven pacing. Mary’s siblings are introduced in fits and spurts; her husband comes and goes in a paragraph. I was also a little puzzled by the idea of slavery existing in Jamaica, but as a free Creole child Mary apparently never experienced prejudice until she was in London as a teen.
Overall, though, I found Mary Seacole to be an interesting person, and her life well worth knowing about. The illustrations have a strong old-fashioned vibe, but are warmly and brightly colored and very inviting.
Note: Mary Seacole was Jamaican.
Mary Seacole was considered an annoyance by Florence Nightingale, but by this account she was just another hard-working nurse trying to provide comfort and healing during a time when medical knowledge was pretty spotty. Seacole used her own money and time to improve conditions for the sick and dying, especially during wartime. Her care and compassion were widely appreciated.
My only real complaint about this biography, especially at the beginning, is the uneven pacing. Mary’s siblings are introduced in fits and spurts; her husband comes and goes in a paragraph. I was also a little puzzled by the idea of slavery existing in Jamaica, but as a free Creole child Mary apparently never experienced prejudice until she was in London as a teen.
Overall, though, I found Mary Seacole to be an interesting person, and her life well worth knowing about. The illustrations have a strong old-fashioned vibe, but are warmly and brightly colored and very inviting.
Note: Mary Seacole was Jamaican.
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