"A fine survey of major events in WWI and a case study in the types of social changes that often occur because of war, this book is an ideal candidate for both research and recreational reading." -- Booklist "The fast-paced narratives recounts the suspense-filled stories of these exceptional women." --The Nonfiction Detectives "With interesting sidebars explaining important details in the stories, such as the use of poison gases in warfare or the popularity of the song "Over There," and with a generous use of photographs, Women Heroes of World War I is a good introduction to the war that started 100 years ago for readers of any age. It is also a helpful addition to the literature of women's studies. Look for it to be popular in school and public libraries." --RickLibrarian.com "In sharing these stories, Atwood has done the women featured a great service--letting their lessons in courage live on a century later. She also has done her reader a great service--reminding them that nothing, and particularly not gender, need stand in the way of courage." -- Chicago Review of Books "In short, Atwood's book is a reflection of the triumph of the human spirit over adversity, and deserves its place on the bookshelf of anyone who is truly interested in the history not only of World War I, but also of womankind itself." --Bookpleasures.com

Kathryn J. Atwood is the author of "Women Heroes of World War II "and the editor of "Code Name Pauline: Memoirs of a World War II Special Agent." She has contributed to "War, Literature, ""and the Arts"; PopMatters.com; and "Women's Independent Press." She lives near Chicago.