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mrsmitchener's review
3.0
2.5 stars rounded to 3 simply because the writing needs some good editing. There were moments of such distraction due to the style of writing. But the actual stories of these women are so impactful. Their stories definitely need told.
revsewd08's review
3.0
Loved learning the history and these amazing women! The book felt very academic in it's "story telling"
revsewd's review
3.0
Loved learning the history and these amazing women! The book felt very academic in it's "story telling"
jeannemurray3gmailcom's review
4.0
I read this as part of the UMW Reading Program. Women who were strong in times when it was difficult to be strong. These are women who members of United Methodist Women strive to be like.
Easy to read and understand.
Easy to read and understand.
sydneythewhale's review
3.0
Aug. 2020: 3⭐️
It was really cool to read about these women and the work they did to fight injustice and share God's love and glory. However, the writing in this book wasn't particularly good — it read like some of my middle school essays at times and it couldn't really keep me engaged for very long. Also, the way the author, who is white, described and characterized the experiences of the two Black women in this book did not sit well with me at times.
It was really cool to read about these women and the work they did to fight injustice and share God's love and glory. However, the writing in this book wasn't particularly good — it read like some of my middle school essays at times and it couldn't really keep me engaged for very long. Also, the way the author, who is white, described and characterized the experiences of the two Black women in this book did not sit well with me at times.
rjsetserauthor's review against another edition
4.0
The Synopsis:
“Travel back in time to turn-of-the-century America. Skirts trailed the floor, hats were a must, and corsets were commonplace. People traveled by horse and carriage, locomotive, or ship. The first skyscrapers were built. The World’s Fair arrived in Chicago.
Life was swiftly changing in the United States, but for most, it was also difficult. Men and women flooded cities in a desperate search for work. Former slaves fled north seeking freedom and education. Crime began to rise as brothels and saloons became commonplace in American cities.
It was in this world that Fanny Crosby, Mary McLeod Bethune, Nettie McCormick, Sarah Dunn Clarke, Emma Dryer, Virginia Asher, Evangeline Booth, and Amanda Berry Smith lived and worked and served. They were ordinary women called to serve God. They followed His leading, risking their own safety and reputation. In doing so, they changed the world forever.
The stories of these eight historic, faithful women will change your life as well as you see what God can do through the willing hearts of ordinary women.”
My Review:
This book was great! It was written very well and I love the way it is laid out. It is not like a biography that just talks about facts or what that person did, it is written in a fiction sort of way, telling the story of each woman. The book is also little, so you are not intimidated by endless words of nonfiction (I am a fiction gal, so if I pick up a nonfiction book, it either never gets finished or it is very small….)
Each woman has three chapters to herself, starting with their childhood, then progressing into the rest of their life. There are quotes from each woman filled throughout the book, as well as favorite scriptures, and accomplishments.
I really enjoyed reading about these women and I encourage you to pick up a copy! It makes for a great history substitute!
“I received this book from Moody Publishers for the purpose of this review. All comments and opinions are my own.”
“Travel back in time to turn-of-the-century America. Skirts trailed the floor, hats were a must, and corsets were commonplace. People traveled by horse and carriage, locomotive, or ship. The first skyscrapers were built. The World’s Fair arrived in Chicago.
Life was swiftly changing in the United States, but for most, it was also difficult. Men and women flooded cities in a desperate search for work. Former slaves fled north seeking freedom and education. Crime began to rise as brothels and saloons became commonplace in American cities.
It was in this world that Fanny Crosby, Mary McLeod Bethune, Nettie McCormick, Sarah Dunn Clarke, Emma Dryer, Virginia Asher, Evangeline Booth, and Amanda Berry Smith lived and worked and served. They were ordinary women called to serve God. They followed His leading, risking their own safety and reputation. In doing so, they changed the world forever.
The stories of these eight historic, faithful women will change your life as well as you see what God can do through the willing hearts of ordinary women.”
My Review:
This book was great! It was written very well and I love the way it is laid out. It is not like a biography that just talks about facts or what that person did, it is written in a fiction sort of way, telling the story of each woman. The book is also little, so you are not intimidated by endless words of nonfiction (I am a fiction gal, so if I pick up a nonfiction book, it either never gets finished or it is very small….)
Each woman has three chapters to herself, starting with their childhood, then progressing into the rest of their life. There are quotes from each woman filled throughout the book, as well as favorite scriptures, and accomplishments.
I really enjoyed reading about these women and I encourage you to pick up a copy! It makes for a great history substitute!
“I received this book from Moody Publishers for the purpose of this review. All comments and opinions are my own.”