Received in a box of books from appaloosatb's 2009 Library Rescue.

It took many months to work my way through this anthology of women's memoirs from Britain, Africa, Asia, and the United States, but I finally have read every one of their extraordinary stories. The ones I found most interesting were from Vera Brittain, who told of her experiences as a nurse, sister, friend, and daughter during World War I; Isak Dineson, whose story was already familiar to me from the movie "Out of Africa"; all the stories of South Africa's struggle for equality and an end to apartheid, as told by Mary Benson, Ruth First, and Emma Mashinini; and America's struggle for equality and an end to segregation, as told by Gloria Wade-Gayles. Such strong women, living their lives, standing up for what they believe in, making the world a better place—truly inspiring.

I'll be offering this to a book-loving friend in Chicago the next time I see her.

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Gave to a book-loving friend who is visiting from Chicago, Ill. Enjoy!