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Girls: A History of Growing Up Female in America

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I thought this was a fantastic book when I first laid eyes on it, comprehensive, interesting, well researched, beautifully illustrated. Imagine my delight when I discovered my own grandmother quoted and a photograph of her on page 115! The special quality of this book, which is perfect for middle grade readers and up, is that this experience could happen to anyone. It is full of average people and their stories in America. Please check it out!

Penny Colman's book is a fascinating and valuable resource for girls of today. There's nothing like knowing where one came from to understand one's present and future. It was a kick to find, on page 54, some excerpts from the Revolutionary War era diary of my first cousin, six times removed: Jemima Condict. Ms. Colman did make one small error in presenting this remarkable young woman as "Jemina", rather than "Jemima", her actual name. However, "Girls" is an outstanding collection of inspiring stories of real and inspiring young women.

This is a tremendous historical work on the history of girls in America. Many names and dates along with illustrations are given throughout the book. Starting with the very first immigrants all the way up to modern day women and girls, this book touches on girls'life in history. Historical accounts of what girls went through in the early years is truly amazing. A great resource for girls looking to find a woman role model to look up to and pattern their life after.

A most extensively photographed account of our times...not to mention an inspiration for the exccentric. ms. minnie radcliffe douglas is my heroin. this book has an uncanny approach to real life atrocities with no frills or buttercream topping- when it came to historical shames, they were all listed off...far better than any history reader i had in school...i use this book often as reference for my local museum work. a lovely book about girls, INDEED!

In the past few months, this has become one of the books I recommend most to friends. It's incredibly interesting and well researched, and packed with wonderful information.It should be in the library of every girl and woman in America.