Let Me Play!

Ms. Bluementhal, that you so much for working diligently to gather together all the stories of struggles and courage woman faced in their quest for equal opportunities for women in sports. Their stories of struggle were engrossing and a reminder that women in sports were once frowned upon. Speaking on behalf of myself, who loves to play sports, and my sister who is an athletic girl’s coach, thank you for your research and bringing to light the women who made Title IX life changing for many of us. Due to their efforts, we can play!
- Raquel Solis

Six Days In October

I too read your book Six Days in October, I enjoyed reading it because it explained many things in connection with the stock market that I have never fully understood. One of the things that I found interesting about your book was the story of the car salesman accounted in The American Magazine. May I ask what made you decide to include his story in your book? Thank you for all of your hard work.

Christina Ehlig

Let me Play

I just finished the book "Let me Play" and could not put it down until I finished it!

I have to admit I am not a history buff and I completely relate to Jennifer Capariti's comment about not knowing what Title IX was, because prior to reading your book I did not know either. It was such an eye opener and quite intriguing how there were such strong supporters behind the movement and quite disheartening to see and read about the opposition.

My favorite quote from the entire book was by Edith Green who says "if you can make every young girl know that there's no ceiling of expectations, that there is no height to which that young girl cannot go, she'll aspire to that." Truly inspiring!

Six Days in October: The Stock Market Crash of 1929

I read Six Days in October: The Stock Market Crash of 1929. The book provided great information about the Stock Market Crash of 1929. As the book relates the devastating events of those six days, it also provides the reader with background information explaining what stocks are, the stock exchange, bonds, the process of borrowing and buying, and much more. This information helps the reader gain even more knowledge to better comprehend the events that occurred.

The book also includes lots of images of the people who played a major role during this era, newspaper clippings, actual documents used, advertisements and many photographs. These images add clarity to the text and help the reader make the connection needed for better understanding.

The quality of work that was put forth into making this book is impressive and evident. The information it provides is presented in such a manner that readers of all ages could understand.

Posted by Luisa Isidro