Its a mix of a memoir and a case for women in philosophy. The overall narrative is good but it falls victim while not doing justice to any genre. A book is never about a genre, and a writer rarely starts with a category while writing fiction. But this one fails to deliver the message by adding to many things in one place.
It does provide well documented references of how women were blocked from getting enrolled in schools and colleges, and got the least support even when they did crack the glass ceiling. But this was true not just philosophy but for any subject during those times. The prejudice against females did injustice to a lot of brilliant women, and philosophy was just one of these subjects. The arguments given against women's entry in any subject was same (lack of intelligence/brilliance, non-competitiveness, inefficiency or sometimes just not being man).
In modern times when the women have far bigger opportunities, they are outshining any other male in their field of specialisation. Which gives the hope of equality in the future. However, the recent trends of boys falling out in their development has been a concern (though not addressed yet) needs closer monitoring to avoid any over correction.
The world will keep changing and the dynamics of a society will favour one or the other every time. This book gives the example that even after all the blockers there were people who pursued their passion even at a higher cost, and they were the one who set the foundation for the future.
Peace
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