The 1800s was a challenging and changing time for our country.  Men and women were not expected to be friends and people with different skin color were not suppose to fraternize.  Susan B. Anthony had a privileged childhood, Frederick Douglass was a slave.  Despite their different backgrounds, both were vocal about their beliefs – liberty and justice for all: slavery should be abolished, women should have the same rights as men, everyone should be able to own land, go to college, and vote.  They gave speeches together, agreed and disagreed, and remained close friends for 45 years.  This book was extensively researched by both the author and the illustrator.  Beautiful illustrations accurately portray the volatile emotions and fashions of the time as well as the enduring strength of their friendship.  This would be a great discussion starter about the topics of  gender and equality.