Mary Robinson
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English
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Keckley's first 30 years were spent as a slave, and the cruelties and injustices of her life are related clearly and succinctly. This enlightening memoir recounts how she was beaten and how she became a dressmaker to support her master and his family, how determined she was to purchase freedom for herself and her son, how her friends in St. Louis came to her aid, how she became Mary Todd Lincoln's dressmaker and close friend, and her perspectives...
Author
Language
English
Description
In this collection of interviews conducted by author PJ Pierce, 25 high profile Texas women ranging in age from 53 to 93 share the wisdom they have acquired through living unconventional lives. The women represent a cross-section of career paths, ethnic groups and geographic areas of Texas. Their words reveal insights into power, motherhood, career challenges, being a minority, speaking out and writing your own job description. Interviewees include
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