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jnwunder's review
3.0
I wanted to like this, but my attention kept wandering off. Writing style was interesting but maybe too casual.
mrsmobarak's review against another edition
2.0
I was hoping to learn about powerful women who worked together throughout history.
What I got was, like, this totally trying-to-be-hip, like, writing with commentary on itself (weird, right?). I wanted to celebrate amazing women but instead had to read through a book that seems it was written for a teen magazine. The info is there, but it's drowned in a desperate attempt to be relatable and "the cool mom." It was dreadful.
What I got was, like, this totally trying-to-be-hip, like, writing with commentary on itself (weird, right?). I wanted to celebrate amazing women but instead had to read through a book that seems it was written for a teen magazine. The info is there, but it's drowned in a desperate attempt to be relatable and "the cool mom." It was dreadful.
veecaswell's review
5.0
Sam Maggs writes great books about women in history, and Girl Squads continues that greatness as she writes about teams of women who have worked together to make history.
Representing a great range of people from the skiing sisters, Shirley and Sharon Frith to the Patriotic Women’s League Of Iran to The Red Lanterns Shining in China, this book covers a variety of squads that worked together to create and do things and does it well. With funny moments and poignant thoughts this book delivers some incredible stories about incredible people.
This book has a great layout with different sections for different areas and if the cover is anything to go by the illustrations to come to go with these chapters are going to look incredible. The stories are told beautifully and cover everything you would need to know - and makes you want to know so much more about these squadss and make your own to go save the world with.
A fantastic read I highly recommend to anyone who wants to know about the power and strength of women or wants to share it.
(I received an ARC from Netgalley for a honest review)
Representing a great range of people from the skiing sisters, Shirley and Sharon Frith to the Patriotic Women’s League Of Iran to The Red Lanterns Shining in China, this book covers a variety of squads that worked together to create and do things and does it well. With funny moments and poignant thoughts this book delivers some incredible stories about incredible people.
This book has a great layout with different sections for different areas and if the cover is anything to go by the illustrations to come to go with these chapters are going to look incredible. The stories are told beautifully and cover everything you would need to know - and makes you want to know so much more about these squadss and make your own to go save the world with.
A fantastic read I highly recommend to anyone who wants to know about the power and strength of women or wants to share it.
(I received an ARC from Netgalley for a honest review)
balletbookworm's review
3.0
3.5 stars. I really wanted to LIIIKE this book. There’s a lot of good information here and good history that goes beyond white, wealthy women to feature girls and women from diverse eras of history and geographic locations. But the tone of the book kept putting me off. Normally, quippy and snappy would be a treat, but with this book it made me wonder who the intended audience was. It sounded more like middle grade or younger teen girls but occasional oblique references would make me think this was meant for adults.
readsewknit's review
3.0
As a mother of two young daughters, I want them to feel confident, capable, and powerful as they grow up. Strong female role models are important for them to look up to, both in their social circles and in the world around them. Not only is it positive for them to have individuals to admire, they also should witness strong female friendships.
Girl Squads: 20 Female Friendships That Changed History by Sam Maggs is a new book aimed at highlighting how women can band together and support each other in their joint accomplishments. Each chapter has a specific focus, with several "girl squads" highlighted within those categories. Each of the stories has an illustration to accompany it.
The author shares stories of friendships of female athletes, warriors, scientists, artists, and activists from around the world.
The accounts are thorough, supported by many factual details. I suspect the audience is geared towards upper high-school or college students. While the accounts can be empowering, my one hang-up is how "chatty" and casual the language is. It's as if it's a pep rally for sisterhood. While I can get behind the importance of encouraging each other, not all will be interested in the language; "and, like, ..." is typical, as well as descriptions of "dang," "bad-ass," and "kick-ass" throughout.
If you aren't looking for high-brow literature and think you or another in your life will embrace the conversational language, these stories will be perfect. Some will be familiar, like the female SCOTUS judges or the black women mathematicians at NASA highlighted in the book/movie Hidden Figures, bu there are numerous stories of women previously unknown to me.
(I received a digital ARC from NetGalley and Quirk Books in exchange for my honest review.)
Girl Squads: 20 Female Friendships That Changed History by Sam Maggs is a new book aimed at highlighting how women can band together and support each other in their joint accomplishments. Each chapter has a specific focus, with several "girl squads" highlighted within those categories. Each of the stories has an illustration to accompany it.
The author shares stories of friendships of female athletes, warriors, scientists, artists, and activists from around the world.
The accounts are thorough, supported by many factual details. I suspect the audience is geared towards upper high-school or college students. While the accounts can be empowering, my one hang-up is how "chatty" and casual the language is. It's as if it's a pep rally for sisterhood. While I can get behind the importance of encouraging each other, not all will be interested in the language; "and, like, ..." is typical, as well as descriptions of "dang," "bad-ass," and "kick-ass" throughout.
If you aren't looking for high-brow literature and think you or another in your life will embrace the conversational language, these stories will be perfect. Some will be familiar, like the female SCOTUS judges or the black women mathematicians at NASA highlighted in the book/movie Hidden Figures, bu there are numerous stories of women previously unknown to me.
(I received a digital ARC from NetGalley and Quirk Books in exchange for my honest review.)
svenseven's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
5.0
Enjoyable tour of famous girl groups either inspiring a nation or fighting the patriarchy. These were just long enough for a quick read. The author inserting her own personality and humor added to the enjoyment. I especially loves the Japanese volleyball team and the all girl Afghan orchestra.