Based on an Athabascan legend passed along from mother to daughter for many generations on the upper Yukon River in Alaska, this is the tragic and shocking story–with a surprise ending–of two elderly women abandoned by a migrating tribe that faces starvation brought on by unusually harsh Arctic weather and a shortage of fish and game. The story of survival is told with suspense by Velma Wallis, whose subject matter challenges the taboos of her past. Yet, her themes are modern–empowerment of women, the graying of America, Native American ways.
Twenty years after its first publication, Two Old Women continues to be a publishing phenomenon, despite scant national publicity. This word-of-mouth book has been translated into seventeen languages, selling more than 1.5 million copies. This twentieth anniversary edition includes a new introduction by the author, new afterword by the editor, and a discussion guide for book-group readers.
Author: Velma Wallis
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Epcp
Published: 05/01/2004
Pages: 160
Weight: 0.53lbs
Size: 7.38h x 5.32w x 0.68d
ISBN: 9780972494496
Language: English
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