I don’t normally read biographies but the title of this pulled me in. This book contains short biographies of 18 different history changing women and information about why more people should know who they are.

Like I said I don’t normally read these kinds of books but I really ended up liking this one. The book covers a wide range of women. Each piece is snappily written and informative. I liked the humor used in each biography. It helped everyone stand out. The book is very short and is a quick and easy read. Overall I highly recommend this for fans of history and fans of biography in general.

Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC of Unbecoming a Lady.

When a woman does not conform to societal and cultural norms, when they're not prim and proper, when they dare to speak their mind, they're called many things. Slut. Shrew. Bitch. Just to name a few.

In this collection of great American women who defied norms and were more than the stereotypical 'lady,' the author introduces the readers to these amazing individuals who are anything than 'ladylike.'

I loved the author's witty and playful tone, the narrative was easy to read, and I love the photos!

it always helps to place a face to the name of the women you're learning about.

The only person I was familiar with was Victoria Woodhull, but I learned so much more including the founder of Lane Bryant.

I don't read a lot of nonfiction but these types of collections are right up my alley; I'm learning as I'm being entertained and the narratives are enjoyable and fun to read.

Looking forward to the author's next collection of profiles!

Slut. Shrew. Sinful. Scold. The 19th- and early 20th-century American women profiled in this collection were called all these names and worse when they were alive. And that’s just fine.