“Carroll’s story is fascinating, but art lovers will appreciate the more than 100 prints of Carroll’s vibrant paintings in the book.” - Orlando Sentinel“A compelling summary of Carroll’s life and contributions. . . . Readers of Florida history, the women’s movement, and art history will find this book invaluable.” - H-Net“Monroe’s thoughtful, well-documented book is notable for the ways in which it addresses the racial struggle from which Carroll’s and her confederates’ art emerged.” - Choice"Here, Monroe tells perhaps his most compelling tale of all—about the only Highwaywoman, Mary Ann Carroll." - Jeff Klinkenberg, author of Alligators in B-Flat"A tale of triumph, of personal survival, of discipline, and finally, of faith." - Linda Hudson, mayor, Fort Pierce, Florida"An inspiring story of how one African-American woman artist not only survived a man's world but also did it during the long storm of a racist climate." - Ginger Smith Baldwin, senior legislative assistant, Florida Senate"A great read of an inspiring story about a woman of faith, character and drive. Mr. Monroe captures the essence of the Highwaymen's art, Mary Ann Carroll's life, and the entrepreneurial spirit that helped Carroll succeed in a racially charged environment." - Tom Wagor, president, Marco Island Historical Society"So many lives of artists are made possible, or at least made easier, by the support of someone else making the dinner and tending to the children while the singular experience of Mary Ann Carroll, Highwaywoman, related in this book reveals an artist overcoming the institutional challenges of race and gender while tending to the daily chores." - Jean Ellen Wilson, author of Legendary Locals of Fort Pierce
