Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

RECOMMEND WITH ONE WORD OF CAUTION: Like this book very much. Empowering for my 7 year-old daughter and probably healthy for my 6 year-old. I can literally see their viewpoint opening up with the wheels turning behind their eyes when I read these short biographies about women that have impacted the course of "HIS"story more than credit is probably typically given. But one work of caution...at the risk of being ostracized as a bigot in today's world of LGBT acceptance.....which I am usually on board with 100%, there is one biography on a young child that chose to undergo gender transformation that - quite frankly - made me uncomfortable reading to my same-aged daughter and son amidst the Amelia Earharts, Helen Kellers, Cleopatras, and Marie Curies of history. I also believe it is important to not contribute to disenfranchising groups of people for traits that may differ from your own, but I was surprised to discover how disappointed I was with this particular page in this particular book. Sounds to me like a populist appeal to be the most liberal voice in the room. Not a kids book element of feminine heroism that belongs alongside Queen Elizabeth. Now feel free to eviscerate me for perhaps thinking differently from you...call me a bigot...I don't mind. The kids I'm telling you about were baptized by a homosexual pastor, and I'm comfortable with a number other examples and - more importantly - knowledge of my own principles to be comfortable making this post despite what might be considered its non-politically-correct sentiments. I just think the next parent that buys this book should be informed all that it contains. Overall, though, a well-written work about strong, historically-accomplished women.