I have read many books about women pioneers that have been written for children through adolescence this year. Courageous Women Rebels was interesting but not particularly engrossing. Part of it, is that in several of the women chosen for this book has been written about elsewhere. There are more feminists than Gloria Steinman, other abolitionists than Sojourner Truth, animal-rights activists than Temple Gradin. I would have liked to have seen this book go broader and deeper and educate and introduce us to the many, many proud misfits that have fought for freedom and equality.

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Courageous Women Rebels by Joy Crysdale is a great tribute to these powerful women. They stood up and started something when they saw a need that needed to be done. They took that first step, they banged on the door, they rattled windows, and they got noticed. Things got done! Unfortunately for one, it was hundreds of years later, she was ahead of her times and she was beheaded for thinking women were equal to men! Another was bombed for trying to stop the hatred in Africa. But so much good has come from the stand they have taken. Bravo women! Equal rights, not to be fired for being gay in the service, animal rights, women's rights, India it's own country, no more apartheid, and so much more. Good book with lots of history on this wonderfully brave women. Thanks NetGalley for letting me read this book! ( )