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As much as I hate politics this was a pretty interesting read writing by an interesting and strong woman.
Emmeline Pankhurst is underrated and deserves more love and respect

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One of those that helped some of us become independent women.

Mrs Pankhurst is a talented writer, descriptive and good at theatrical story telling which might explain her gift as a speaker as well. Sometimes there are too-long sections of speeches, but for the most part it is horrifying, hilarious, tragic and rousing. It makes the work that went into women's suffrage tangible and awe-inspiring.

OMG I just read about a graphic novel series on suffragettes who knew martial arts. It's a 3 volume series called Suffrajitsu, available only via Amazon kindle or Comixology. Must have!!!

This is an interesting book. The story of the things that these women had to resort to and how they were punished in their fight to get to vote is shocking and should be widely known. But the way it is told can be repetitive and a little dull at times. Mrs Pankhurst was obviously a tremendously brave woman with many qualities, but in our day and age she would have been greatly helped by a seasoned ghost writer.

Me all cozy but feeling guilty with all that these poor women went through. It's a bit of a slow book for me but wow I need to know how they ended pulling this off!

Waiting for my daughter who's having an evaluation, can't help but feel amazed at the level of aggression and cruelty that the suffragettes went through. They were hurt, unfairly imprisoned, their lives threatened so that women could vote. This is not a fun and lively book, but boy is it a necessary one.

My kindle is the best thing that has happened to my insomniac self. I used to toss and turn tormenting myself thinking about things I should or shouldn't be doing for hours. Now as soon as I can't go back to sleep out comes my #ereader. Much better use of my time, and so much better for my peace of mind! #seasonsreadings2016

"Those men and women are fortunate who are born at a time when a great struggle for human freedom is in progress. It is an added good fortune to have parents who take a personal part in the great movements of their time. I am glad and thankful that this was my case." #firstlines

Can't resist one more meme. I love historical photos + meme mashups. 😂 These ladies are my inspiration for today, as well as the many other women & men that were by their sides! 🗳🙋🇺🇸

About to head to the polls. You should do the same if you haven't already! 🗳🙋🇺🇸

A fantastic detailed account of the suffragette. Emmeline writes in a very factual unattached manner but that didn't stop me from getting attached. I could not put this down. This period in history was about way more than women getting the right to vote, it was about us females being recognised as people. What these woman achieved was amazing. Hats off to them. These woman changed history and I for one am thankful to them.

Happy bday to Emmeline Pankhurst (1858-1928), British political activist & founder of the Women's Social & Political Union & Women's Party. She's best known for leading the suffragette movement in England with her violent protest tactics. She promoted women's equality in public life, including the right to vote for women regardless of marriage status. Her memoir is also great & was the basis for the Suffragette movie last year. 🙋🏻 #ReadWomen