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4.2 AVERAGE
4.2 AVERAGE
This is like an inclusive, feminist fist bump of a hug. <3
This book put such a smile on my face. It’s so incredibly uplifting to read about so many badass women from across the spectrum of races, ethnicities, sexualities, eras, and professions. Some of these women were political activists, some were warriors, some were artists or performers—and on and on. You can tell that a lot of love and admiration went into writing and researching the women in this book, and it doesn’t feel overly dense (a problem I often have with nonfiction, even if I enjoy the topic). Even though there was a LOT of information it was doled out in pieces small enough to digest so you don’t feel overwhelmed by all the BADASSERY coming at you. Love, love, love.
( 2.75/3 stars )
the information in this is so valuable and interesting, but i had the same problem i often have with collections of this sort in that i really don’t love the way the authors present the information. it’s usually very juvenile and that’s just not what i’m looking for. cool ladies, though.
the information in this is so valuable and interesting, but i had the same problem i often have with collections of this sort in that i really don’t love the way the authors present the information. it’s usually very juvenile and that’s just not what i’m looking for. cool ladies, though.
This book was a great compendium of women from around the world who've made a difference. Like Lee acknowledged in her introduction, "many of the women [she] chose to highlight...[were] morally complex. They are sometimes violent, ruthless, and downright criminal." As a history major, I would have expected to have been familiar with at least some of these women but that wasn't the case. Lee made it more exciting because she highlighted lesser known women that often never made it to the history books.
Lee's spotlight wit is what really sold the book for me. Her commentary toward the people (mostly men) who were foils to our heroines, was cutting and superb. Ericksson's lovely illustrations were beautifully colored and served as an awesome addition that perfectly complimented the text.
My only critique is Lee's obvious bias in retelling the stories of the women's lives. Lee is no historian and she made no attempt to be impartial or refrain from commentary when detailing the events occurring within the lives of the women in her book. Her criticism was aimed at anyone who doesn't share the same 21st century political and moral worldview as her, calling any dissenters small minded. I give less weight to biographies that insert personal opinions with recorded fact.
As a side note, if you choose to read this book in conjunction with [b:Rad Women Worldwide: Artists and Athletes, Pirates and Punks, and Other Revolutionaries Who Shaped History|28502749|Rad Women Worldwide Artists and Athletes, Pirates and Punks, and Other Revolutionaries Who Shaped History|Kate Schatz|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1460671020s/28502749.jpg|48656093], you'll be happy to know that only one woman overlapped in both books, so no much in either book may be old hat to you. I'd recommend this book to anyone wanting to know more about women's hidden contributions worldwide.
Lee's spotlight wit is what really sold the book for me. Her commentary toward the people (mostly men) who were foils to our heroines, was cutting and superb. Ericksson's lovely illustrations were beautifully colored and served as an awesome addition that perfectly complimented the text.
My only critique is Lee's obvious bias in retelling the stories of the women's lives. Lee is no historian and she made no attempt to be impartial or refrain from commentary when detailing the events occurring within the lives of the women in her book. Her criticism was aimed at anyone who doesn't share the same 21st century political and moral worldview as her, calling any dissenters small minded. I give less weight to biographies that insert personal opinions with recorded fact.
As a side note, if you choose to read this book in conjunction with [b:Rad Women Worldwide: Artists and Athletes, Pirates and Punks, and Other Revolutionaries Who Shaped History|28502749|Rad Women Worldwide Artists and Athletes, Pirates and Punks, and Other Revolutionaries Who Shaped History|Kate Schatz|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1460671020s/28502749.jpg|48656093], you'll be happy to know that only one woman overlapped in both books, so no much in either book may be old hat to you. I'd recommend this book to anyone wanting to know more about women's hidden contributions worldwide.
A perfect read for Women's History Month. Mackenzi Lee highlights women from many different professions, eras, and countries (even the Philippines!), and tells their stories (any one of which could be the focus of the next Lin-Manuel Miranda musical - so hard to choose a favorite!) with wit and snark. And the art is fantastic. One shortcoming of the book is that the prose will soon be dated; keep your Urban Dictionary and memory of 2017 handy.
My first book of 2019!
this book was such a delight. Not only did I get to read about a bunch of badass women I didn't know about--and a few that I did--but I also love Lee's conversational style.
this book was such a delight. Not only did I get to read about a bunch of badass women I didn't know about--and a few that I did--but I also love Lee's conversational style.
⭐4.4⭐
He tenido muy poca experiencia con los libros de no ficción pero este me pareció realmente atrapante e interesante. Me gustaron los comentarios esporádicos que hacía la autora. Y que decir de las ilustraciones, son simplemente preciosas. Un libro muy necesario que rememora a mujeres que de una u otra manera dejaron una huella en la historia (aunque la historia las haya olvidado).
He tenido muy poca experiencia con los libros de no ficción pero este me pareció realmente atrapante e interesante. Me gustaron los comentarios esporádicos que hacía la autora. Y que decir de las ilustraciones, son simplemente preciosas. Un libro muy necesario que rememora a mujeres que de una u otra manera dejaron una huella en la historia (aunque la historia las haya olvidado).
The information is good, it's just the context in which it is delivered that is exhausting. Perhaps this millennial tone (and this is coming from a millennial) is better received in something shorter, like a blog post or an article. An entire book in the "Juno" vibe is painful.