Alice Paul and the Fight For Women's Rights

Reviewed by: Kristin Taylor - Biddeford High School, Biddeford, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: February 12, 2018

Review

Alice Paul was known for social activism and the fight for women's rights. Born a Quaker in 1885, Alice Paul was an educated and active child. After Completing her undergraduate education at Swarthmore College, she traveled to England where she became active in social work and eventually the suffrage movement. Her return to the United States increased her involvement in social activism where she became the organizer and spokesperson for the National Woman's Party. The author uses Alice's correspondence and journal entries to reinforce the magnitude of her impact on social activism and women's right to vote and along with women's right to full equality with men.

Well written and easy to follow. There is a TOC, index, source notes, bibliography and photo credit sections. There is also a Who Is Who section which gives a brief bio of women that were important to the movement. Recommended for grades 7 and up. A great resource for any student interested in the Women's Movement or equality.

Overall Book Score: excellent