Among the Beautiful Beasts - Lori McMullen -3.5 rounded up

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When I first heard the name Marjorie Stoneman Douglas, I was filled with horror, but since that day almost 4 years ago, I've learned that she was an ardent environmentalists who championed the formation of the Everglades National Park and sought to protect them. Stoneman Douglas also supported causes of the suffragettes and civil rights and lived to be 108. She was an amazing women and that is why I was happy to read Lori McMullen's fictionalized story of her first 30 years.

She was an interesting character and her life started down a hard road. Marjory as presented by McMullen took a few wrong turns before landing in Florida under her father's wing.

I was disappointed that the book did not cover more of her story and diminshed it somewhat by presenting the romantic side of her life. I was not completely happy with the conclusion and felt despite the title we did not really see that side of her life.