Women's Rights and Nothing Less: The Story of Elizabeth Cady Stanton

Growing up in the 70's and 80's as a male in this country, I had lost the understanding of the conditions in which women lived relatively recentlyMs. Bohannon did an excellent job of shinning the light of knowledge into the darkness of ignorance.Well done!

The author has written a clear concise description of Elizabeth Cady Stanton and her role in the leadership of the critical opening phase of the women's movement. The causes for which Stanton fought were radical for the nation to contemplate at the time. And Stanton's convictions were more than a self-interest as confirmed by her support of other like human rights causes. The predjudices and mores of society of Stanton's time proved to be immense obstacles. The practical difficulties of communications coupled with the level of transportation and media control would overwhelm most people today.The author's explanation of Stanton's upbringing and the influence of her father, husband and colleagues provides valuable insights about the person, but also illustrates for others what they can accomplish by blending conviction with an ongoing explortion of the issues.This book should be read by all age groups. In particular, the book warrants reading by High School sudents of both genders. It is not excessive to say that the book deals with basic issues in the evolution of US society and the debates that linger on today.

This is a great book about a fascinating woman. Too little has been written about Elizabeth Cady Stanton, yet she was the first to call for women's suffrage in 1848 and she also authored the amendment granting women the right to vote. In addition, she was the first woman to actively promote a woman's right to a divorce and to control her reproductive choices. Lisa Frederiksen Bohannon's well written biography of Stanton brings to life this important figure in history. I loved it and my granddaughters loved it!