“Tatarnic’s book offers a thought-provoking and engaging reflection on the critical role Anne Boleyn played in shaping the English Reformation. But it’s also, more broadly, a timely and important commentary on how we talk about women in positions of power and often grossly undervalue them or reduce them to tropes. The author approaches this subject through the lens of her own work as a female leader in the Anglican church, which infuses each page with fresh and fascinating perspectives.”
-- Natalie Grueninger, creator and host of Talking Tudors podcast
“Tatarnic has done a phenomenal job bringing a full picture of Anne Boleyn to us, while reminding readers how women’s lives, visions, dreams and impact are crucial to understanding ourselves today. This is a must read for all church historians, and anyone who wants to learn how a powerful feminist voice found her way in 16th-century England, and managed to have a lasting impact on the modern church.”
-- Margo Guernsey, director of the documentary film The Philadelphia Eleven
“The author has taken a historical figure, Queen Anne Boleyn, and has given us an opportunity to 'journey with her' through the challenges she faced. Engaging with the themes makes for a fascinating read. As a modern-day reader, there is much there that speaks of the Queen’s resilience and her strength that should be celebrated. Yet sadly, it is often described negatively by those who disapprove of independent-minded women!”
-- Rose Hudson-Wilkin, Bishop of Dover and Bishop in Canterbury, author of The Girl from Montego Bay
