The Vote

A great book. I hight recommend that every woman young and old should read it. It compels the reader to exercise the privilege to vote that these women fought so hard to obtain.

I really enjoyed this book. It gave a fantastic overview of the women's fight for the right to vote. The author even incorporated some of the real leaders of the movement in this fictional dramatization of this historical event. I would recommend it to all who are interested in this type of literature.

My local book club just completed our discussion of Sybil Downing's The Vote and the concensus was universally positive. We selected the book as our November pick, anticipating the upcoming elections. After having read this book, I feel an even greater responsibility to participate in my duties as an American citizen by voting in every election. Based in history, The Vote is a fictionalized account of the struggle to pass the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, otherwise known as the Susan B. Anthony Amendment. The book's major character is Kate Brennan, a tough and energetic young woman from a privileged upbringing. Through Kate, we meet Alice Paul and Lucy Burns, leaders of the National Woman's Party (Paul and Burns are actual players in the suffragist movement. Ms. Downing manages to relate events based in history with a compelling story of political intrigue, relationship issues and violence. I found the characters compelling and the plot fascinating. Having read and enjoyed the book, I intend to go back and do further reseach on the actual historical events and characters who fought to ensure passage of the 19th Amendment. Congrutulations to Sybil Downing for an excellent book.