A Woman For President: The Story Of Victoria Woodhull

from book58lover

Well written and stunningly beautiful illustrations give information to young people about a forgotten woman. Woodhull was vilified during her lifetime for standing up to men and powerful figures but that doesn't mean she should be forgotten. She helped pave the way for modern day women. An after...

from KimJD

My fourth graders were fascinated by the life of this woman who believed so passionately in equal rights that she put her name on the presidential ballot almost 50 years before women could even legally vote. Kathleen Krull does a wonderful job of making life stories of little-known heroes accessi...

from debrasw

Summary: Victoria Woodhull had a hard life with many ups and downs. She earns fortunes and looses them, marries and divorces. But she makes bold moves and always ends up on top. She ran for president when women weren't even aloud to vote. She was dashing and impressive, and in the end turned out ...