The Counselors

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Summary: A treasure trove of useless information
Review: This is probably one of the worst books I've had the misfortune to peruse in quite some time. It is not particularly well written, and the stories presented are unbelievably sanguine. It sounds as though the author simply asked the women what they wanted in the book and wrote it as a panacea to them; there is no critical eye. Obviously, the author is not a trained journalist or a polished writer. Additionally, most of the more interesting information, e.g. on Pat Schroeder or Sandra Day O'Conner, can be found in their much better written autobiographies. If you're familar with recent books on women's studies or politics, you'll know that there's not much new under the sun here. My council on the Counselors: Save your money.

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Summary: KUDOS TO ELIZABETH
Review: What a book! The tone, style, and subject matter are so great that it makes me want to read it over again. Kudos to Elizabeth for taking this subject at hand and giving us a different perspective on all these great women. The young readers of today have an opportunity to view the struggles of allo these women who have made life easier for them. Thank God someone was creative enough to bring all these women to us with their personal stories and wisdom.