Michelle M. (jade19721) reviewed on 1/23/2013 + 115 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 2

I won't go over the plot again because you can just read above what the book is about. What I do want to say about this book is that Helga Estby and her daughter Clara are two of the most inspirational women ever. I don't really care what the norm was at that time, I don't think most men would have been able to do what she and Clara did. What better motivation than to do this than to try and save the family farm which she and her husband had worked so hard for.The ending was a bit tough considering how her family treated her when she came back and for years later. If not for her daughter in law this story might never have been remembered because her family was incredibly angry with Helga and did not like to let her talk about the trip. The book also touches on important topics of that day such as women's rights, women's health, politics,destitute families in the big cities, and issues related to workers and their need for better rights. I highly recommend for everyone!

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