Tag Archives: historical nonfiction

“…look at what ‘crazy’ can do.”

An epic and inspirational read. There were times I wasn’t sure if I could finish this. In fact, I had started it earlier this year and put it aside for some fantasy/action reads. I’m so glad I picked it back up and stuck with it. For decades this woman, Elizabeth Packard, had been written offContinue reading ““…look at what ‘crazy’ can do.””

I Might Be Losing Steam

This is one heavy read. It’s also not my first foray into this subject, but it is the lengthiest. I started this book earlier this year and was easily distracted by dark fantasy novels and lighthearted graphic novels. Then I found my way to Carmilla and The Butchering Art. When I finished those, I wasContinue reading “I Might Be Losing Steam”

Butchering Art & Carmilla

“Ideas are never created in a vacuum, and Lister’s life very much attests to that truth.” To know Lister thought his life had little bearing on understanding his scientific and surgical successes and their influence on medicine and society is amusing. Lindsey Fitzharris seamlessly weaves the science and medicine with the interpersonal. I have lovedContinue reading “Butchering Art & Carmilla”

Making History Fun

I’ve been trying to figure out what specifically about the last several historical nonfictions I’ve read is so appealing to me. They are all written by women, which I find interesting. They are all done as more of a story than a recounting of facts, but are chock-full of information. Each one feels intimate. WithContinue reading “Making History Fun”