I just finished the book, Two Old Women: An Alaska Legend of Betrayal, Courage and Survival by Velma Willis. It's a really quick read...took me only a couple hours. I admit it has been sitting on my shelf for a while...not my usual genre. But...I have to say, that once I sat down to read it the story was truly compelling. I pulled it off the shelf and started the story while lying on my stomach, propped up on my elbows, only to re-emerge 30 minutes later when my shoulders started falling asleep.
The book is based on an Athabascan Indian legend that has been passed down by generations. It is a simple story on the most basic level that has a depth of moral and relational interactions that I keep going back over and over again in my mind. Not only does it give you insight into a different culture (which I find intriguing), but it speaks to more cross-cultural truths about determination, forgiveness, and community. Definitely worth the quick read. Thanks to Dan & Kat for giving it to me!
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Glad you liked it. :)
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