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I was excited to read West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge as I am a big fan of zoos. The book chronicles the journey of giraffes being transported from New York to the San Diego zoo after surviving a hurricane outside New York aboard the ship carrying them from Kenya. Belle Benchley, the first woman zoo director who transformed the San Francisco Zoo into a world class zoo, was the impetus behind the acquisition and transport. There’s a great review on Zoo Histories including photos of the giraffes. The book also covered the history of 1938 including the dust bowl, racism and women’s rights. 

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This next book was an incredible biography of Virginia Hall. Her heroism and bravery in the face of adversity was remarkable. This book was fast paced and read like fiction. With resourcefulness and her ability to develop trustworthy relationships, she accomplished extraordinary feats despite her disability and the lack of support and confidence in women’s abilities at the time. 

Finishing off  today with a detailed biography of Abigail Adams, another remarkable woman well ahead of her time. Beyond her influence on John Adams, her desire for girls’ education and women’s rights. Abigail was a shrewd investor with a strong personality and was well able to quietly navigate the political scene. 

As Abigail said, “ Remember the Ladies.”