* " With careful contextualization that sometimes goes missing from purely hagiographic presentations, this title offers a fuller picture of the effort and emotional price Nighingale paid to become a groundbreaker." --Bulletin, starred review * "A vividly written, richly layered portrait of a fascinating woman whose life and work influenced and inspired many." --Kirkus, starred review * "A captivating and inspiring study of one woman's perseverance and the good that came from it." --Booklist, starred review * "A lucid, handsomely designed volume." --Publishers Weekly, starred review " With accessible language, a linear story line, and photographs interspersed throughout, this is a great addition to any library. Recommended for students writing reports and others who want to learn about the remarkable 'Lady with the Lamp.'" --School Library Journal " .well written and thorough.

" --VOYA.