A Medieval Woman's Companion

“[Morrison’s] book, so rich in material, serves to challenge any argument that there simply aren’t enough records of medieval women’s writings to merit their inclusion…. Deliberately and artfully smashes every male, medieval argument against the female of the species with a pen as keen as any sword.” ~HETTA HOWES

“Susan Signe Morrison's new general-interest book about medieval women has been deservedly nominated for awards in women's studies, young adult non-fiction, and history. It is a wonderfully illustrated and pleasant read, touring its audience through short biographies of notable women of the Christian, European Middle Ages while simultaneously providing context and historical overview… Morrison succeeds in her project to present an accessible and relevant group of medieval women to her audience… The book as a whole provides a friendly, accessible user experience.”

A Medieval Woman's Companion is—I'm not exaggerating here—the best introduction I know of to the widely-varied lives of medieval women. In this rich, information-filled book, Susan Signe Morrison gives women of the Middle Ages their due as explorers, creators, crusaders, sovereigns, physicians, innovators, lovers, matriarchs, poets, troubadours, reformers, and, yes, feminists. ~Susan Wittig Albert

“Morrison does a superb job of making medieval women accessible to mainstream audiences, and tying in traditional and digital sources.” ~Sandra Alvarez, , Vol. 3, No. 4. Mar 2, 2017

"...Morrison captures the readers' attention [...] a surprising peephole into the everyday life of both medieval women and men for anyone who is interested in the period. It also serves to revise many of our modern preconceptions about the Middle Ages, particularly with regard to gender." ~The Times Literary Supplement