Kelly Watkins

Great sequel

Revisado: 06-19-24

Loved the continuation of the strong themes and informative tales as from the first book. Hope especially that male readers learn just a fraction of the collective histories strong women have overcome and the innate bias we still face from society, especially when men unduly deem themselves superior. women helped build the nation and lovely stories such as these are great reminders that we built the country as well.

The only thing I didn't like of the book was the "Lucy Maud syndrome"- meaning instead of continuation of allowing readers into the beloved characters from the 1st book (namely Cussy Mary and Jackson) it instead followed youth and told the story solely through another teenager. That is not a dig on Honey, just a wish that in this story we had more from our previous investment in their tale. I very much wished Bluit and Jackson would have been more prominent, and certainly by the wrap of the tale. Maybe that will be book 3?

The narrator is a wonderful addition. in fact, as much as I am sure the book format is great, I am very glad I had the narrator read it to me instead. she offered the extra dimension to the story.

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for the love of the Ozarks

Revisado: 06-01-24

HBW was a great American author telling stories few take the time to hear/read. As always, enjoyable. somewhat abridged version though, some of my favorite prose was missing. the reader was great though, minus his attempt to do female voices. the long, slow, patient style was perfect inflection of the story.

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loved it

Revisado: 05-19-24

ode to the women history wants us to forget. but doing so will let the men and causes they battled win. these are mini bios of great women in American history who fought against stereotypes and being told "no". very enjoyable, & told with engaging humor and sarcasm. I had only previously knew of 3, and even those I didn't know their true story. recommended.

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fine example of historical fiction

Revisado: 05-01-24

a pleasantly enjoyable historical fiction. only thin threads of accuracy to events, but the author creates a fiction out of "what could some of their stories be like, if the nameless women in history had a voice?" She did however get her glass tradecraft processes correct and allowed them to shine in the story as a character of its own. Mostly I loved the portrayal of the love of light that glass artists share.

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Whatever happened to the Loyalists?

Revisado: 04-01-24

History is written by the victors, I enjoyed listening to the plight of the Loyalists after the war. However way too long with inconsequential details and big words. the whole thing could have been cut in half with just as much effect. would have also preferred a little more in the "during" the war, as it were it is only in the aspect of post-war. But interesting audiobook

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Enjoyable little historical nugget

Revisado: 04-01-24

Really enjoyed the deep dive into an historical event that is usually passed over with a single stereotypical line in history books. perfect in length and level of details

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a Theory on the Elusive 355

Revisado: 04-01-24

pure fiction on a hypothetical possibility. however, an enjoyable historical fiction on what MIGHT have happened

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why?

Revisado: 10-11-23

Dumb. there were good points in the prose, and a few nice themes. But overall characters were bland and unreasonable. Best character was the donkey.

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thoroughly enjoyed this

Revisado: 01-11-23

sometimes a bit difficult to follow audibly, but I enjoyed these lectures very much. all on women in history that i otherwise would never know. thanks for publishing

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great fan story

Revisado: 01-11-23

Thanks for your story, Tom. Enjoyed the antidotes and your voice. Hope you return to movie/t.v. screens, look forward to seeing how your career grows.

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