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Where Girls Come First: The Rise, Fall, and Surprising Revival of Girls' Schools

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I loved this book! It's stuffed full of fascinating historical tidbits, and beautifully written. The history is interleaved with the modern story of the founding of Julia Morgan School for Girls, so it never gets boring. You're always wondering if they'll succeed in creating the school -- it's a page-turner, really (with a happy ending). My favorite kind of book. Thanks Ilana!

Although I did not attend a girls' school myself, I found this book very interesting and thought-provoking. It is full of interesting historical information, balanced with the very interesting story of how a group of parents interested in single-sex education launched The Julia Morgan School. It is also beautifully written, so it is a just a wonderful read.

Enjoyed reading some of this book. There is a lot of information here. The author has taken a great deal of time and effort to share her research into why girls need separate educational facilities. That said, there are still many people for whom, regardless of 'facts', single sex schools cannot be the right answer. Just as in politics and religion, many people have their set of beliefs which no facts or research will ever change. I don't expect this book to win converts, but I do believe it can help people who are attempting to determine the best path for their own child's education.