In 1896; a Norwegian immigrant and mother of eight children named Helga Estby was behind on taxes and the mortgage when she learned that a mysterious sponsor would pay $10;000 to a woman who walked across America. Hoping to win the wager and save her family’s farm; Helga and her teenaged daughter Clara; armed with little more than a compass; red-pepper spray; a revolver; and Clara’s curling iron; set out on foot from Eastern Washington. Their route would pass through 14 states; but they were not allowed to carry more than five dollars each. As they visited Indian reservations; Western boomtowns; remote ranches and local civic leaders; they confronted snowstorms; hunger; thieves and mountain lions with equal aplomb. Their treacherous and inspirational journey to New York challenged contemporary notions of femininity and captured the public imagination. But their trip had such devastating consequences that the Estby women's achievement was blanketed in silence until; nearly a century later; Linda Lawrence Hunt encountered their extraordinary story.
#109443 in Books Xinran Xinran 2003-11-11 2003-11-11Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.00 x .60 x 5.20l; .43 #File Name: 1400030803256 pagesThe Good Women of China Hidden Voices
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Amazing journalismBy Anne from CaliforniaI assigned this book for my Community College students in my Reading classes for several semesters. It gave me a look at customs so different from our own; and many of the vignettes were absolutely heart breaking. It is a must-read. Pick it up; read it; and share it with everyone you know. Help them to understand the plight of women in China.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Heartbreaking but hopeful...By Kindle CustomerWhat an amazing account of such a diverse group of Chinese women including both cultural norms and historical context. I was captivated by the author's compassion and honesty as she discussed patriarchy; homophobia; prison life; natural disasters; death; aging; sexual terrorism; domestic violence; politics; and so much more. Although not written for the faint of heart; this work is a labor of love and an exceptional account of the multiple realities of women's' lives in China.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. FantasticBy CustomerIt was so deep. Horrifying and beautiful all at once. Chinese women have it tough. They are indeed tough women. Wow... but so are we. Women are tough...
