I love discovering interesting tidbits in history -- especially when they involve lesser-known women who have done extraordinary things! When I was researching WOMEN WHO DARED, I chose women who inspired me, andgave me goosebumps! I wanted to sit down next to each one of them and just listen to their stories for hours -- and then give them a high-five and a fist bump. I mean, Annie Edson Taylor went over Niagara Falls in a barrel on her 63rd birthday -- how cool is that?
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
Women Who Dared by Linda Skeers
I love discovering interesting tidbits in history -- especially when they involve lesser-known women who have done extraordinary things! When I was researching WOMEN WHO DARED, I chose women who inspired me, andgave me goosebumps! I wanted to sit down next to each one of them and just listen to their stories for hours -- and then give them a high-five and a fist bump. I mean, Annie Edson Taylor went over Niagara Falls in a barrel on her 63rd birthday -- how cool is that?
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Your book gives me goosebumps! I want to read about every woman who dared! Great topic!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I had so much fun researching this amazing women!
DeleteLove this! I remember going to the Library of Congress nearly two decades ago to research Bessie Coleman — and then the first book about her came out and I put that project aside, but she still inspires me.
ReplyDeleteSusan,
DeleteShe's such an amazing woman it may be time for another book about her! Just look for a fresh angle and go for it!
I love that you've brought to light so many amazing women and their daring deeds!
ReplyDeleteJudy,
DeleteSO many women have been overlooked by the history books! It was an honor to shine a spotlight on just a few!
It's VERY cool! I can't wait to read this book.
ReplyDeleteI hope you like it and get inspired to do something daring!
DeleteAt 63! That is cool! Gave me goosebumps too. This needs to be in our school library.
ReplyDeleteAnnie was one of my favorites -- but then, I've said that about every single woman in the book!
DeleteI was in a play recently and had to "read" a book onstage, so I used WOMEN WHO DARED. At one rehearsal, I was onstage and got so involved with Linda's stories that I didn't even hear my cue! Fascinating women, excellent writing!
ReplyDeletePat,
DeleteThat is so cool! Thanks for sharing that!
I'm 66 this month so I'm a bit late jumping in the barrel... But got to get this book. A treasure for my 11 yr old granddaughter. But then I'll have to find her a barrel...
ReplyDeleteOr she could fly under all 4 New York bridges when she's 16 like Elinor Smith...
DeleteI love this book! I gave a copy to my school librarian and she reads parts of it every year for Women's History month.
ReplyDeleteSuper miejsce https://groups.google.com/g/rytual-milosny-opinie
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