I thoroughly enjoyed this book about a smart, young Barnard grad, who in 1963, climbs the corporate ladder in the publishing world, smashing down limitations, removing walls, empowering women, and circumventing the patriarchy, all while finding love along the way. She also has a Great Dane, Frank, who has his own voice in the story.

This story about women’s rights and inequality is set in the 60’s, but all these years later, we haven’t overcome all these issues. And while there were men in this story that wanted to thwart women in workplace, there are an enlightened few that you come to love, who are supportive of equal pay and open opportunities for women.

The author does a great job weaving in advanced vocabulary, inspiring quotes, and book discussion conversations into the story. Ironically, this book is about a copywriter, but this author’s copywriter failed her, because no one was wearing a power suit in the 60’s, nor drinking a latte. Regardless of these blips of inaccuracy, I’m going to give this one five stars.

Read Confessions of a Grammar Queen if you are in the mood for a feel good book that is pro-women, modeling strength and determination, and women helping other women. Meanwhile, it is fun and quirky, with good dialogue. May we also summon the courage to fight for what we deserve, which is nothing less than the best for everyone.