Grace and Grit: Motorcycle Dispatches of Early 20th Century Women

A fun read about real women. I've hung on behind my boyfriend riding a motorcycle on modern roads so I have a vague idea of the exhilaration those ladies felt. Murphy's research makes them and their times come alive.I passed the book on to my daughter who rides a motorcycle. I think it's important for today's young women to know the stores of those who paved the way on dirt roads a hundred years ago.

Loved it good srort writing i just want togo to the nexr book i ordered i diny cwat to write a review

Well researched and well written. If you ever wondered what America was like before there were highways and interstates, this is the book to read. William Murphy reveals a lesser known part of American history through the adventures of courageous women motorcyclists who dared to follow their dreams. I loved the book so much I bought a copy for my granddaughter.

The research done for this book seemed in-depth & the author told the women's stories with humor & sympathy. Many Kindle books with pictures are disappointing but the vintage photos in this book show up well. I enjoyed their addition to the narrative & recommend the book, especially for women like me, who make solo rides across the country.

I really enjoyed reading about these amazing, adventurous women. At a time when very few women were even riding motorcycles, these women took them across the country! I can't even imagine what that was like. This book is very well written and captures the spirit these fearless women had. Great book!

grear book really good stories worth the read

An interesting history of roads, autos, & motorcycles. Also a very interesting history of women motorcyclists and their expeditions across the US in the early 1900's.

Lot of details about topics I was not expecting. A bit short on first hand accounts by any of the people in the book.

wonderful book