This is the Betsy Ross story, plain and simple. It does mention the controversy surrounding the account, that some historians believe it and others don't and that there is no evidence to support or deny the claim other than the old family legend, but it tells the story. I liked the book. It wasn't one of those pieces of historical fiction that go so far to create authenticity that they sacrifice the reader along the way. It was simple and approachable and I enjoyed it for what it was. ( )