Outrageous Women of the Renaissance

I had a whole mess of Vicki Leon's books in my library. Then, in September 2004 Hurricane Ivan washed away my house, and my beloved library. (I don't miss the old house but I still miss my library and my shoes.) I loved Vicki's books so much, the Uppity Women series especially, that I finally got around to buying them all AGAIN. As a professional motivational speaker and trainer I've pulled stories from Vicki's books into presentations for women's conferences. Though her books are about women of the past the lessons learned relate to today. If you need inspiration and a laugh grab any one of Vicki Leon's books. "Outrageous Women of the Renaissance" by Vicki León happens to be one of my favorites.

This book is, along with the rest in the series, very funny and informative. Tells about many women considered outrageous by Rennaissance terms. Complete with hilarious black and white illustrations for younger readers.

Leon's books make terrific gifts...I've sent them to friends for birthdays, just for fun and get well gifts. The author's research and way with words never ceases to amaze me! And what a sense of history.... she makes you love the past and spirit of those indominable and sometimes wicked women!

This wonderful book is loaded with stories about women who did their own thing, about ladies who were anything but conventional, about women of long ago who can serve as role models for women today. As with all of Leon's Uppity books, this one is another winner! I loved it. History teachers ought to use this book, as the writing is sassy and never dull or dry.