I had never heard of Petra Kelly before so it was very interesting to learn about her life. A peace activist and founding member of the Greens, Petra paved the way for the life many of us are lucky to have. Without giving much away for those who (like me) had never learned about her, the writing was amazing and I was captivated by her story. I wish we would learn more about women who change history in the way she did.

Inspired by a brilliant and vibrant woman that changed the course of post war politics and founding of the first ever Green party to rise to recognition worldwide- Petra Kelly.
Another history changing women forgotten.

As much as everything about this woman draws me in, the writing style tore my interest away. My opinion on this novel is in the minority so please take it with a grain of salt.

The chronology order did not flow well for me. I thought to have the story told by Manfred Schwartz lost its value, it should have been told by Emil at least if not Petra. Unfortunately, I felt like I got the proper impact of her place in history from an article Shaena Lambert wrote about her book on The Star than from the novel.

Overall, I am happy my opinion is in the minority. I am grateful to come across this novel and to learn about this inspirational and empowering women. She was the ambassador of intersectionality- seeing connections between ecology, feminism, love for the planet, poverty, freedom and much more. Petra would have been by our side during climate change protest, black lives matter movement, pride marches and much more. She teaches us the power of unity, peace and optimism.

Thanks you Penguin Random House Canada through Netgalley for approving my request to read Petra by Shaena Lambert.