This is an interesting book about the life of an unsung hero of black America. I chose it to broaden my knowledge and outlook.

The book is an easy read, lovely and linear with a good prose structure. It’s also engaging - story-telling while still being factual.

Thanks to the author, publishers & NetGalley for access to this ARC in return for an honest review.

Before I read this book, I had never heard of nurse Lucy Nichols. Her story of how she worked during the American Civil War and then fought to get a pension is inspirational. The book is well-researched and an excellent addition to nursing history.

The Tenacious Nurse Nichols is an enlightening, astounding story about a Black Civil war nurse.

The writing style was clear, without being basic, and informative without being overly wordy. I loved reading this book and was a little disappointed when I got to the end because I wished it could've been even longer. I would recommend this to anyone interested in the Civil War, Black history, or general nonfiction. This was great!