Such a great read. Some of the women in this book I had heard about but not the entire story. The author goes into great depth about how the women in the book were able to make their way through the world. At the end of story she has a question for yourself and another question for a friend. The questions really make you think and question your own thoughts and ideas. I read this in two nights as it was written so well. This should be required reading for all school children. They are enthralling enough for middle schoolers and high schoolers alike.

This is the kind of history that is not taught in school, but should be. These women made huge contributions to the lives of those around them, as well as contributing to the future we have. Sharon Spaulding obviously spent a great amount of time and effort to bring their contributions to print. This is one book that should be read and shared.

I picked up this title to add to my African American History Month, but found it has a broad racial and cultural events. Its a good library resource for children opening access to untold stories that children can begin research with. The warriors of the women's movement range from Suffrage to racial problems. The game changers are inventors and women whom change the perspective of society. The empire builders add to society by their hard work, investment and leadership. The Visionaries change our perspective and focus as a society and world. The paradigm changers are those women whom broke the glass ceiling or limitations of people by race or sex. The bold are women who put everything on the line for social and political change. The keepers of the soul change our perception of spirituality and religion.