Betsy Hearne

I really liked this book because it sends a message of empowerment to the readers. I like that the book started with "America's history has always been marked by wars", because that is the truth. America has had so many wars, and for most of them women weren't allowed to enlist because they didn't think we were "strong enough." Luckily that isn't the case anymore. I like that she listed all of the things the women in her family did that were brave. I think a lot of people associate the word brave with something that is dangerous or can cost you your life. I think being brave is much more, being brave can be a range of things. Someone can be brave standing up to a bully, doing something outside of their comfort zone, and being themselves even in the face of adversity. I think it is important to teach kids that being brave can have many definitions, and that they can be brave just by being themselves.… (mere)