What Every American Should Know About Women's History: 200 Events That Shaped Our Destiny

by Christine A. Lunardini

Covers major events in American history in which women played significant roles and profiles such notable figures as Anne Hutchinson, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Betty Friedan

Genres: History, Nonfiction, Womens, Feminism, Historical

Paperback

Published January 1, 1996

Reviews

[Don Heiman · Rating 5 out of 5]

In 1994 Bob Adams Publishers released PhD Christine Lunardini’s book “What Every American Should Know About Women’s History.” This wonderful book profiles 200 individual female initiated events that shaped the destiny of United States from the 1607 founding of Jamestown to the 1993 Maya Angelou reading of her poetic composition at the Presidential inauguration of William Jefferson Clinton. The books’s profile of these 200 events highlight American women values, their many social justice initiatives over 380 years, and their commitment to build an economic vibrant domestic and international world order based on principles that underpin peace and equality. Each event profile is presented in text summaries by date timelines, and the text features the historic accomplishments of many exceptional female leaders. These accomplishments cover female commitments to abolitionism, suffrage rights, family life values, social reform, medical care advances, educational teaching leadership, musical-entertainment skills, and female technology achievements that greatly enhanced American life. American female patriots fought in all wars, managed factory systems during periods of conflict, and they agressively reformed Federal, State, and local government practices. In the book’s introduction Christine Lunardini wrote: “…the amazing thing is that women managed to accomplish so much with so many limitations to their own personal freedoms.” Their impact on our ability to excel are exceptional and their achievements will continue to impact all future generations. (P)

[Twila Newey · Rating 4 out of 5]

There was a lot I didn't know and reading about the lives of American women from the 1600's-1990's made me incredibly grateful to live when I do. I really liked that each entry was succinct 2-4pp. and that it gives the reader a broad overview the huge social shifts that have taken place. I was also shocked by how many legal rights for women, that I take for granted, did not occur until the 1970's. It was certainly an eye-opening read. While the basic events are historically documented fact, Christine Lunardini is clearly writing from a feminist point of view, which suits me, but may be off putting to a more politically conservative reader.

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of those books that everyone should have...it's sad to think that most Americans probably don't know about half the events in this book.