America's Women: 400 Years of Dolls, Drudges, Helpmates, and Heroines (Unabridged Selections) Audiobook (Unabridged)

" I do not usually like to read books which are not novels, but I really enjoyed this book. "

" Interesting historical information presented in a very readable format. "

" Very interesting survey of women in America. "

" A slow read. Best if broken up by an occasional chapter. Really interesting, though... "

" This book was fascinating. I learned all kinds of new things - like what women in the 1700's did about menstruation. I love this book. "

" A great read. What it lacks in detail, it more than makes up for in breadth. "

" totally accessible history of women in U.S. "

" Loved this book. She writes the history of women in the US in a very readable, interesting way. Much of what women have been expected to endure I found shocking. We have definitely come a long way, though the journey is far from over... "

" I have used this book when I have taught Women's Studies in the past - I absolutely love it. Every time I pick it up I am fascinated by the hidden history and mystery of women just like myself, living their lives and making miracles happen... "

" Completely engrossing. This is the side of American history we didn't get in high school. "

" Really loved the history (except the modern era's women for some reason) and thougt it was well written. "

" Terrific book -- tons of absolutely fascinating stuff in it -- I need to read it again "

" Very engaging in-depth history lesson. Incredible breadth covered. "

" What an incredible book. Well read and fascinating story of women and their role in America from Jamestown until today. "

" An excellent history of the lives of American women. It's informative, detailed, and readable. "

" This reads like a history book in many ways, but includes a lot of interesting stuff that history books leave out. I learned a lot reading this book...and made me SO thankful that I am a woman born in the 20th century. "

" This was a great book. While I would have liked more on the 60's and beyond and a little less on World War II, it was great to have a book summarizing Women's History in this country. Especially interesting is everything prior to the 20th century. A great read!!! "

" Like this one, brought to my attention a lot of strong women who deserve more attention in the history books! "

" Gail makes me a better woman. "

" Someone lent this to me. I could have sworn it was my mother, but she is rather certain it was not her. Anyway . . . An immensely interesting and highly readable book. You will breeze through it. I need to read the sequel! "

" This was so, so good! Definitely want to read the sequel, When Everything Changed, ASAP. "

" An enjoyable and fact-laden trip through a whole lot of history.Collins clearly reveled in her subject, and her enthusiasm and passion came through. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it, and learned something in the process. What more could you ask for when it comes to a history book? "

" A fascinating account of the ups and downs of women's rights, privileges and contributions from colonial times. I found it most interesting that women tended to have the most freedom in times of crisis or hardship. "

" Wonderful book! Very informative and interesting, coming from someone who has little desire in history. "

" This was a really good history book. It kept my attention, but it wasn't a page turner (that's to be expected. It is a history book). I felt like I learned a lot and was introduced to parts of American history that I had never thought about before. "

" A run through women's history in the United States since the first arrivals. Interesting information, which has created a need for me to investigate further. A great starting point for an overall view of early women's history in the U.S. "

" Very interesting survey of women in America. "

" Interesting historical information presented in a very readable format. "

" A good overview without great detail with some sweeping generalizations "

" I do not usually like to read books which are not novels, but I really enjoyed this book. "

" Another great book about the history of women's rights by Gail Collins, my favorite New York Times columnist "