Revolutionary Mothers

I really enjoyed this book. This was an overview of how the life of women was impacted by the American Revolutionary War. It's divided thematically and provides an overview of the plight of the rich, the poor, loyalists, Native Americans, slaves, as well as the Hessians who fought for the British Army. I found that chapter absolutely fascinating.

I think so much of what we read (and I am obviously speaking to my own experience here) about the Revolutionary War is a rehash of Adams, Franklin, and Washington over and over. So it was incredible to see these first hand accounts that I'd honestly not known existed. I do wish she presented more material directly from them instead of paraphrasing, but I understand why that was done for the flow of the book.

Recommended if you're interested in early American feminism or Revolutionary history.