Lately, I have been doing a fair amount of background research on the 19th Amendment for a work project related to the centennial milestone, and throughout this process I have found a number of really great stories of women fighting and advocating for their rights. Important to every social justice movement though—are its allies, including enfranchised allies in power.

This is where Brooke Kroeger sought to shine a light on these background, supporting characters in [b:Suffragents Tpb: How Women Used Men to Get the Vote|34917989|Suffragents Tpb How Women Used Men to Get the Vote|Brooke Kroeger|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1494428200l/34917989._SX50_.jpg|56182187]. First off, I will admit that I feel the title of the book somewhat does the work a disservice. Really, Kroeger highlights the stories of men working on their own accord, not anyone being “used” (albeit, strategically) by women in any capacity. That said, seeing how supportive individuals used their privilege to speak and act on behalf of social justice is a story worth reading. Secondly, while these are not the most exciting stories, they did play a role in regards to the bigger picture, and are definitely worth reviewing if this is a topic that interests you.

Overall, this book is a solid source in terms of detailing how men assisted with the fight for the 19th Amendment, and I recommend it if this is a topic you are interested in learning more about.