I cannot express how much I enjoyed this book. I love to learn, and I certainly learned a lot about what life was like for the woman in the Victorian Era. When we watch period movies and shows, we see beautiful dresses and hair styles, magnificent homes, and romantic men. We do not see all of the layers of ridiculous and uncomfortable clothes, the questionable hygiene practices, childbirth horror stories, etc. This book really made me appreciate my indoor plumbing, the fact that I can wear pants and panites with a crotch, and that I can use tampons or pads that didn't require a garter belt. I also appreciated the writing style of this book. It was educational, sarcastic, and quirky. I laughed several times while reading this book, which is a nice addition to just simply learning something.