Girl around the world

When I say that I've been looking for a copy of this book to read for years, I'm not exaggerating. Long out of print and a rare/expensive find, I finally traveled to read a library copy. Given how long I've waited, my rating may be a bit biased, but I'm also quite confident I would have enjoyed this book without already being an admirer of the author.

In 1936, journalist Dorothy Kilgallen set off on an around-the-world competition to attempt to break the world record at the time. The book catalogs her journey, detailing a number of places from Germany to Manila. Charming as ever, the book is a fun, adventurous, and inspiring account. It's also interesting to hear what the world was like at that time.

It's too bad this book didn't have more printings or a digitalization. People have forgotten what a trailblazer Dorothy Kilgallen was for women during her lifetime. This book is an excellent example, especially since it was still early on in her career. I'm grateful to have finally been able to read it.