This was a great read! I really enjoyed learning more about the women who shaped our country in the early days, during the American fight for independence. We hear and learn so much about the men, but what these women contributed is just as important.

I love Samantha Wilcoxson’s historical fiction work. Therefore, I was eager to read her nonfiction work. The Women of the Revolution is a comprehensive account of the roles various women played during the American Revolution. This book is a must-rad for fans of Founding Mothers!

This book was a great idea, but so much of it was supposition. There was a lot of parts that began: the story goes that, or it’s often said that. Which is tough to base a book around rumor and tall tales. If the source material isn’t there, it’s just not there. The bits where there was. Ore documentation were quite good, well written and researched, for example Mercy Otis Warren and Martha Washington. Chapters about Sybil Luddington, who may not have actualLy existed were more problematic. B for effort, C- for execution,

Women of the American Revolution is a cool look at women who made a difference during the American Revolution. I'll admit that at first, I thought I wouldn't walk away from this book thinking it was any different from all the other books on women in the American Revolution that are out there, but I was really impressed! I love being put in my place like this! Agent 355 is a woman whose story especially stood out to me, and I agree with the other reviewers that I think she was real. (I at least hope that she was!). Samantha Wilcoxson handles the subject matter with love, and it's clear that she cares about the women whose stories she tells. I recommend this book, especially for people who like learning about history of the unsung!

Thank you to Netgalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

A well-written, well-researched and very informative book. Recommended.

Samantha Wilcoxson's elegant and flowing prose makes these courageous American women come to life. They include the well-known ones like stoic Abigail Adams, altruistic Elizabeth Hamilton and vivacious Dolley Madison, who transformed the position of First Lady. There are also the mythical women, such as Agent 355. Wilcoxson also covers the famous traitor Peggy Arnold, and her devious plans and strange relationship with Captain Andre. Most of these women led quite tragic lives, having to endure the deaths of husbands and children. Often they also had fierce political rivalries and scandals to contend with, as well.

Anyone who is interested in American history will enjoy this entertaining book. I especially enjoyed reading about Dolley Madison, who threw off her Quaker heritage, to dress in the latest French fashions, and become a society lady.

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Women of the American Revolution is a well written collection of mini biographies of women who played an important role during the American Revolution. Included in this book are the heavy hitters you would expect, like Martha Washington, Peggy Shippen, and Dolly Madison, but the author also gives us a glimpse at who the elusive Agent 355 could be, and a collection of women who disguised themselves as men in order to fight for independence.

This book was a quick read, none of the chapters went into much detail on these extraordinary women, but if you are looking for an introduction to women of the era, this would be a fantastic starting place.

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This was a fascinating insight into the women of the American revolution. It is incredibly well written and there is plenty of information about each woman

This book looks at the Women of the American Revolutions and the role they played. And after reading this one, I'm convinced hat Agent 355 isn't a myth that she was indeed a female spy who was good at what she did hence the reason she never got caught and why we never learned who she was.. And the ride of Sybil Ludington also wasn't a myth I just think she just go overshadowed by Paul Reeve. Because the daughters of military members have always been tough.

I want to thank Netgalley and the author for gifting me the ebook. I really enjoyed this book a lot. It is really stuffed full with history and I honestly could not put it down. The author seemed to do a very good job with research and I absolutely loved learning about the women who helped with the Revolutionary War.