With a heroine's confidence and courage Emily Stowe battled the mores of her time that stopped women from perusing full lives. Emily Stowe broke barriers to became Canada's first female principal and the first female practising physician. Emily's life depicts medicine in the late l800's, while unveiling the thoughts and laws of the late 1800's. This book is a wonderful platform for discussion surrounding life's choices and pre- determined roles. This wonderful children's book is truly written with the child in mind.
Many short stories create the whole.
The side bars are an excellent touch for added information. Ms. Waxman takes you on the journey of one woman's path to change a woman's pattern and become Canada's first female doctor. This book combines history with an easy to read story. It is sure to teach young minds and widen their horizons, to think beyond the stereotype, to make your dreams come true. This book shall be shared with my grandchildren and I look forward to reading other books by Sydell Waxman.