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I could have done with more information about how the extracts were chosen. Some of them were quite depressing when one thinks about how little has changed from when Bly was writing. But perhaps the extracts were chosen specifically because the issues are still relevant today without necessarily reflecting the variety of Bly's output. ⬇

#coffeeandabook

My choices for #feministclassic

Though I began reading Nellie Bly's book last year, I restarted it this year to complete it for #Booked2018

My excitement to learn about her (esp meeting M. Verne) dampened with her disdain for lesser developed regions on her travels.
Nonetheless she was remarkable to have gone undercover at the madhouse (eye-opener!) and entered firing line to witness battleground up close. Her actions speak for #feminism

#quotsyFeb18
This was Bly reporting in 1889.
#Think history repeats itself as I can't imagine anything to speak proudly of the current incumbents

"... not a wince of fear or trepidation, and no youngster just let loose from school could have been more merry and light-hearted."
#FierceFeb #imEveryWoman puts on a brave front and does not shy away from challenges

Unfamiliar with sea voyages did not stop Nellie Bly from travelling around the world in a bid to beat Fogg's fictional record.

#2018BookBinge
Nellie Bly's courage to challenge norms makes her another #Inspiring #feminist
#Booked2018 #nonfiction

#feminism in 1888 when Bly declared 'in this day of almost equal rights...'

Grabbed these two today at the library book sale. The covers won me over. Anyone have any thoughts on these? I know nothing about Nellie Bly 😲

"Their lives would be brighter, their health better, their pocketbooks fuller, unless their employers would do as now - give them half wages because they are women."

So far so good.

Today's #bookhaul from @TheBookmarkPR - the top 4 are to use with my students. The bottom 4? Just because. 😊🤓