History from a Woman's Perspective- A Book Blog

Becoming Lady Washington Author: Bette Bolte Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: Mystic Owl Publishing Release Date: 2020 Pages: 416 Source: Netgalley/Publisher in exchange for an honest review        My Review: It is often said that behind every famous man lies a great woman. In this biographical novel of Martha Washington, Mrs. Bolte proves that this is the case. Martha Custis is a young widow who is in search of a father figure for her children. She meets George Washington, a Southern plantation owner with a lavish estate. They marry and live peacefully until the American Revolution pulls her husband from her. When George Washington becomes the leader of America’s army, Martha rises overnight from obscurity to fame. Eventually, Martha Washington learns that destiny is taking her to the highest position in America as the President’s Wife. The novel begins with Martha’s courtship to her first husband, Daniel Custis. Because of Daniel’s miserly fathe...

      Today I have the pleasure to interview Betty Bolte. She is the author of an anthology of short story collections called Hometown Heroines . These stories tell how average young American girls, whose ages range from 7-20, that live ordinary lives but through different situations and circumstances, they were forced to turn into heroines overnight. Each of these girls are very important to American history, yet sadly, they are very little known. Mrs. Bolte have taken these girls from obscurity, and have shown them in the limelight to give them a true voice that they deserve. I am very happy that she took the time to grant me this interview. I have recently read and reviewed Hometown Heroines , and I look forward to reading her books in the future. This interview is to give some insight about her and her novel. Thank you, Mrs. Bolte.  1. What inspired you to write this book?  I was reading Susan B. Anthony Slept Here in the late 1990s and was surprised...

Hometown Heroines: True Stories of Bravery, Daring & Adventure Author: Betty Bolte Genre: Historical Fiction Nonfiction, History, Biography, Short Story Collection Publisher: Epublishing Works! Release Date: 2012 Pages: 190 Source: My State Public Library Synopsis: Did you know that girls and young women made a difference in Americas history?  During the 1800s, many girls helped America grow bigger and better, yet are missing from many history books.  Virginia Reed, at 12, survived the trek to California with the Donner Party. Joanna Troutman, at 17, created the first Texas flag.  Belle Boyd risked her life to spy for the Rebels during the Civil War.  Grace Bedell wrote a letter to Abraham Lincoln that changed the way he faced the nation.  Kate Shelley, at 15, crawled across a high trestle in a ferocious thunderstorm to stop the next train from falling through a washed-out bridge.  A young teacher, Minnie Freeman led her 17 students...