Audiobook Women of Westminster by Rachel Reeves in the ListenBook app
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Book description
Imagine sitting in the House of Commons with Rachel Reeves as your guide, hearing the forgotten voices of Britain's first women MPs for the very first time. This isn't just history-it's a revelation. Reeves masterfully brings to life the century-long journey from Nancy Astor's groundbreaking 1919 seat (only a year after women won the vote!) to the historic moment in 2016 when women MPs finally outnumbered men in a single Parliament. You'll hear how Barbara Castle fought for equal pay long before it was mainstream, and how Harriet Harman later tackled the gender pay gap with legislation. Yet, as Reeves reminds us, so many of these pioneers were erased from the story-until now.
The audiobook, beautifully narrated, transforms this rich history into an intimate, urgent conversation. You'll feel the tension in the Commons as women like Enid Stuart, the first woman to become a minister, or the fiery socialist Muriel Lester, battled prejudice, dismissal, and even the absurdity of being barred from the men's bar. Reeves' storytelling is gripping-she doesn't just list achievements; she makes you feel the exhaustion of those early suffrage campaigns, the quiet courage of women who simply wanted to be heard, and the seismic shifts they created. The chapter titles alone hint at the drama: "Stilettos and Springboards," "Leaders and Losses," "Paths to Power." You'll laugh at the audacity of it all, gasp at the barriers, and feel the profound weight of their progress.
What makes this audiobook truly special is its humanity. Reeves doesn't just chronicle milestones; she gives voice to the women who were written out of the narrative-like the 1930s MP who fought for childcare in Parliament while raising her own kids, or the first Black woman MP, Diane Abbott, whose early struggles are framed with startling clarity. Dame Mary Beard's foreword sets the tone perfectly, calling it "a vital correction to history," and Harriet Harman's afterword ties it all powerfully to today's battles. Listening, you realize this isn't just about the past-it's the soundtrack to the ongoing fight for equality. It's inspiring, deeply moving, and utterly necessary. By the end, you'll understand why the story of these Women of Westminster matters more than ever. Don't just read it-hear it. This is history that breathes, and it's finally being told right.
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