Still I Rise: The Persistence of Phenomenal Women (Celebrating Women, Book for Girls) Paperback – July 25, 2017

Usually I struggle a bit with non-fiction books and think of reading them like eating vegetables i.e. good for you but not fun. However, I found this book extremely interesting and easy to read. I knew about some of the women in this book but the author managed to interest and surprise me with facts that I didn't know in every one of the stories. I definitely plan on recommending this novel to my book club as it is inspiring and prompts quite a bit of conversation.

This book by Marlene Wagman-Geller is inspiring for both men and women because all of us reach junctures in life that are dark and seemingly hopeless, that are pulverizing and paralyzing. Every woman she profiles has plummeted to some horrific nadir yet somehow reaches down to her most resilient self and keeps going. I can't even pick one of them who outshines all the rest--every one of these women is simply stunning in her resolve to overcome obstacles, in her sheer tenacity. They confront and handle everything from physical disability to harsh bullying to maddening marriages. If ever you feel you've been dealt an unfair hand in this life, read Still I Rise and you'll soon get over yourself!

I bought this book for a 13 year old girl and I’m glad I read some of it before I gave it to her. Some of the stories are quite alarming and more than a little inappropriate for young teen girls. Carrie Fishers story of her mother giving her a vibrator as a gift and Any Tans mother with the butcher knife and the sexual molestation, pills and booze of Patty Duke. All great women who overcame great horrors but not necessarily something I’d want my 13 year old to read about, just yet. I’d say this book would be for at least 16 and up. Some of the writing wasn’t that well written either, but that wasn’t a big deal.

This collection of short biographies about women who have overcome significant challenges to succeed is well researched, inspirational and filled with heart. Some of the women are famous, while others I had never heard of, but all should be honored for their accomplishments as they blazed trails to make the world a better place. I highly recommend it for high school and college history/women’s studies curriculum as well as for anyone wanting an fascinating enjoyable read. Next up I look forward to reading Wagman-Geller's Behind Every Great Man.

I thoroughly enjoyed Still I Rise, as I have Ms. Wagman-Geller’s other books. She writes about women who faced daunting odds, yet rose above their circumstances in inventive and unusual ways. Their stories of surmounting unique challenges inspire and comfort all of us in facing our own difficulties in life. This author writes with a philosopher’s voice, and a literary style, managing to portray her subjects with both dispassion and humor. Most of all, her humanity permeates the writing. You will not only enjoy but treasure this book.

This books speaks to my soul. Personal adversity can be a catalyst to success! Great food for the soul and a must read for any woman feeling discouraged by life’s bumps. Roll with it girl!!

I love the stories of women in this book, but as a copy editor, I hate how many mistakes there are in spelling and grammar. It needs a good proofreader! I would have given it 5 stars if it was edited better.

Still reading but wanted to leave a review. Excellent book so far. Lots of interesting stories.

A reasonable set of mini biographies, but just littered with grammatical and syntax errors, it's so distracting. The ridiculous working in of the phrase "still rise" to every bio feels forced and trite.

This should be brilliant. It's not. It is SO badly written. I had to read and re read passages to try and decipher what the heck they were saying. After battling through just over half the book I had to call it a day for my own sanity.I usually pass books on to friends when I'm finished with them, but I don't have anyone in my life that I dislike that much, so this is one for the log burner.If you're thinking about buying this book, honestly just DON'T.