Two Old Women: An Alaska Legend of Betrayal, Courage and Survival

By: Velma Wallis

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Synopsis: Based on an Athabascan Indian legend passed along for many generations from mothers to daughters of the upper Yukon River area in Alaska, this is the suspenseful, shocking, ultimately inspirational tale of two old women abandoned by their tribe during a brutal winter famine. Though these two women have been known to complain more than contribute, they now must either survive on their own or die trying. In simple but vivid detail, Velma Wallis depicts a landscape and way of life that are at once merciless and starkly beautiful. In her old women, she has created two heroines of steely determination whose story of betrayal, friendship, community, and forgiveness will carve out a permanent place in readers' imaginations. "Full of adventure, suspense, and obstacles overcome-an octogenarian version of Thelma and Louise triumphant. "This story speaks straight to the heart with clarity, sweetness and wisdom." -

Book Quality:: Excellent
Book Size:: 164 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9780060975845
Publisher:: N/A
Date of Addition:: 05/08/06
Copyrighted By:: Velma Wallis
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Disability-Related, Literature and Fiction, Religion and Spirituality, Social Studies
Submitted By:: Donna Smith
Proofread By:: Lena
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.