Known during the Civil War as the "Angel of the Battlefield," remarkable Clara Barton risked everything to save countless lives on the frontlines of battle. Once a painfully timid child, Clara was bold as a lion when it came to helping others, whether wayward schoolboys, natural-disaster victims, or dying soliders. Clara fought for U.S. approval of the Geneva treaty for the care of war wounded, organized the American Red Cross, and tirelessly dedicated her life to its service. Her courage and compassion impacted thousands of people around the globe.
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5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Kristin (MIssion Viejo CA), March 11, 2009
Very exciting, page-turning book! Lots of facts, but, very interesting too. My daughter has a new Christian hero which was my goal. A great choice for a school book report! I'd recommend this book to every parent I know for their children!
3.5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Gail Allen (Phoenix, AZ), July 02, 2008
Like all of the Autobiographies written by Janet and Geoff Benge, this book was well written and packs massive amounts of information in a fast paced, page turning narrative. It was hard to believe that Clara Barton, a painfully shy and withdrawn child and teenager accomplished so much in her lifetime! All because she was tenacious, had faith and never gave up. She was splendid in character and used love and kindness as a way to get things done. There were also detailed information about the battles in the Civil War that I appreciated. I really enjoyed this book and highly recommend it.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by leah dewitt (toccoa ga), July 02, 2007
This book tells a lot about clara. I would suggest it to young readers.
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