Discover the stories of twelve women who heard the call to settle the west and who came from all points of the globe to begin their journey. As a slave; Clara watched helpless as her husband and children were sold; only to be reunited with her youngest daughter; as a free woman; six decades later. As a young girl; Charlotte hid her gender to escape a life of poverty and became the greatest stagecoach driver that ever lived. As a Native American; Gertrude fought to give her people a voice and to educate leaders about the ways and importance of America's native people. These are gripping miniature dramas of good-hearted women; selfless providers; courageous immigrants and migrants; and women with skills too innumerable to list. Many were crusaders for social justice and women's rights. All endured hardships; overcame obstacles; broke barriers; and changed the world. The author ties the stories of these pioneer women to the experiences of women today with the hope that they will be inspired to live boldly and bravely and to fill their own lives with vision; faith; and fortitude. To live with grit.
#1293916 in Books 2015-01-26 2015-01-26Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.90 x .60 x 5.90l; .0 #File Name: 1626194602176 pages
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Good readingBy Lorraine H. BlaydesA great memory of my past. I could relate to a lot of things that is said in this book. Growing up in a French Canadian environment and also an Acadian environment makes reading this book all the more pleasurable. Too bad the history of the Acadians is not part of our American history; it should be a big part. Most people don't know the background of how the Acadians were forced out of Canada and how the Americans played a role in this.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Lyette SchuchardtTruly a revealing history of my home time0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A fascinating history of my hometownBy BC CloutierAn easy read; based upon research into previously written works and some oral history. The book chronicles the mass immigration of French Canadians to northern New England and; specifically; to the industrial twin cities of Lewiston and Auburn; Maine. The book is well written and avoids professorial dissertations in favor of simple fact-based story telling.
