The Mad Girls of New York
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4.2
Maya Rodale
One of Amazon’s Best Books of 2022 So Far! “Gloriously recommended.” —Historical Novel Society A gripping and compelling novel based on the true story of fearless reporter Nellie Bly, who will stop at nothing to prove that a woman’s place is on the front page. In 1887 New York City, Nellie Bly has ambitions beyond writing for the ladies pages, but all the editors on Newspaper Row think women are too emotional, respectable and delicate to do the job. But then the New York World challenges her to an assignment she'd be mad to accept and mad to refuse: go undercover as a patient at Blackwell’s Island Insane Asylum for women. For months, rumors have been swirling about deplorable conditions at Blackwell’s but no reporter can get in—that is, until Nellie feigns insanity, gets herself committed and attempts to survive ten days in the madhouse. Once inside, Nellie befriends her fellow patients who help her uncover shocking truths about the asylum. It’s a story that promises to be explosive—but will she get out before rival reporters get the scoop? From USA Today bestselling author Maya Rodale comes a witty, energetic and uplifting novel about a woman who defied convention to become the most famous reporter in Gilded Age New York. Perfect for fans of hidden histories about women who triumph.
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Author
Maya Rodale
Pages
336
Publisher
Penguin
Published Date
2022-04-26
ISBN
0593436768 9780593436769
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"I enjoyed this book quite a bit. It was some intriguing and enlightening historical fiction. This was one of those books that got me to stop, think and do a bit of looking things up and researching of my own. I loved reading and learning about Nellie Bly in the story and on my own after finishing the book.<br/>I was a bit caught off guard reading about what times were like for women back then in 1887. I was appalled reading about the mental hospital, Blackwell's Insane Asylum for Women both in the story and on my own. It's disgusting the way they treated women back then in the insane asylum. It's also disappointing to read how it was for women back then and I'm glad that we live now where it's improved as much as it has for women with various things. I mean there are still some improvements for women to be made, but it's so much better than it was in the late 1800s when this story took place.<br/>This story was about Nellie Bly and how she went after her dream to become a reporter in New York. She would stop at nothing to expose injustices against women. She goes undercover as a patient in Blackwell's Insane Asylum to expose them and their deplorable treatment of the women and the conditions of the hospital. It's a very interesting and great historical fiction read. <br/>If you like historical fiction, stories about strong women, following your dreams and the like then make sure to check this one out. Thanks to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing Group for letting me read and review this fascinating book. All thoughts and opinions are my own."
Annette W
"1000/10⭐️
amazing book!"
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