Book Discussion title at WingHaven.My club really enjoyed this read about a pioneer woman and her daughter who set off on a journey to walk across America by foot to save the family farm from foreclosure. It was a great discussion book that touches on women's issues in regard to strict guidelines for dress, lack of right to vote, and basically how inferior women were regarded due to their "irrational nature". This book was based on a true story and required a lot of research by the author because at the time the main character's incredible journey turns out to be a disgrace to her family. The family tried to suppress the events and this fact alone brought about an illuminating discussion about heritage, family's and their secrets and what we value in our cultures.
Discussion questions available from Reading Group Guides at: http://www.readinggroupguides.
Jennifer - WH Book Club
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