The Daughter's Walk
Author Jane Kirkpatrick writes historical fiction. This book is set in late 1800's-
early 1900's and was pieced together from a scrapbook . It 'd be interesting to
see exactly how much is fact and how much is poetic license. Based on a true story, it follows the cross country walk ( Spokane, WA to NYC)....
yes, walk- along railroad tracks- of a woman and her 18 year old daughter. Keep
in mind, the timeframe....not an era of women going out unescorted or owning
property or having much freedom . The challenge: to walk at least 29 miles per
day ( to complete the trek in 7 months), not ask for any help or lodging, earn
money along the way , and "showcase" women's latest liberation: the divided
traveling skirt. The reward: $10,000 to save the family farm. Complications:
a stoic Norwegian husband and family who vehemently opposed the walk;
safety concerns- both 2 legged and 4 legged creatures; health issues, weather
concerns.
I enjoyed the book, but felt that the writing was kind of simplistic and sometimes repetitive. It does put the reader back to an era that's hard for us to imagine. The further "journey" of the daughter, Clara, made me root for this Underdog
and hope that all turned out well for her. A young woman's progress in the
world of business..and in a man's world....
I'd recommend this leisurely-read book to anyone who has an interest in women's passage through history.....and who enjoys filling in the gaps between history
and fiction. Kate or Megan: a mother-daughter trek cross country?? Sent from my iPad
early 1900's and was pieced together from a scrapbook . It 'd be interesting to
see exactly how much is fact and how much is poetic license. Based on a true story, it follows the cross country walk ( Spokane, WA to NYC)....
yes, walk- along railroad tracks- of a woman and her 18 year old daughter. Keep
in mind, the timeframe....not an era of women going out unescorted or owning
property or having much freedom . The challenge: to walk at least 29 miles per
day ( to complete the trek in 7 months), not ask for any help or lodging, earn
money along the way , and "showcase" women's latest liberation: the divided
traveling skirt. The reward: $10,000 to save the family farm. Complications:
a stoic Norwegian husband and family who vehemently opposed the walk;
safety concerns- both 2 legged and 4 legged creatures; health issues, weather
concerns.
I enjoyed the book, but felt that the writing was kind of simplistic and sometimes repetitive. It does put the reader back to an era that's hard for us to imagine. The further "journey" of the daughter, Clara, made me root for this Underdog
and hope that all turned out well for her. A young woman's progress in the
world of business..and in a man's world....
I'd recommend this leisurely-read book to anyone who has an interest in women's passage through history.....and who enjoys filling in the gaps between history
and fiction. Kate or Megan: a mother-daughter trek cross country?? Sent from my iPad