Here is the inspiring story of a woman ahead of her time. Living in an era when women were schooled to home and family, Sigurbjorg Stefansson became a citizen of the world, an intrepid traveller, a beloved teacher, and a political activist.
Rising from a childhood of utter poverty in the wilderness of 1905 Saskatchewan, she came to be a noted community philanthropist. Audrhea Lande has written an unusual biography, a thoughtful examination of the way political and cultural forces can shape a life. Told through photos, interviews, newspaper clippings, archival materials and Sigurbjorg's own letters --“ always signed With Love to You All, Bogga S.“ here is a window into the life of awoman grounded in her community, with soaring ideals and a spirit that strove to realize them.
Awards: Winner. Manitoba Day Award. Finalist. 2011 Manitoba Book Awards.
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Data sheet
ISBN
9781894431620
Pub. Date
06/01/2011
Size
9.00″ x 6.00″
Pages
254
Genres
Award-winners/Finalists
Non-Fiction
Author
Audrhea Lande
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