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Based on an Athabascan Indian legend passed along for many generations from mothers to daughters of the upper Yukon River Valley 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 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 "speaks straight to the heart with clarity, sweetness, and wisdom" (Ursula K. Le Guin).
Read Online Two Old Women An Alaska Legend of Betrayal Courage and Survival edition by Velma Wallis Politics Social Sciences eBooks
"A quick read (an hour or so), this tale reads exactly as a legend...because that is what it is.
I was appreciative of the description surrounding their daily survival routines and emotions of betrayal, but as I don’t read legends often, I felt like a third party the entire time...which is okay because I am a third party.
Living above the arctic circle, I recognized some of the struggles the women were facing and could imagine the people of the region where I live facing similar hardships!
Their persistence and dedication, as well as their ability to grow past their hurt and forgive, is inspiring. It is everything I would hope to be at that age.
If you have any interest in learning a little bit more about Alaskan Native customs, cultures, history, or legends, I highly recommend this read! It is about the Gwich’in people (part of the Athabaskan). There are informative details seamlessly woven throughout the story, but also bookends introducing the area and oral tradition as well as talking more about the tribe and their lifestyle pre-westernization!"
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Two Old Women An Alaska Legend of Betrayal Courage and Survival edition by Velma Wallis Politics Social Sciences eBooks Reviews
- I highly recommend this little jewel of a traditional Alaskan book! I am nearly finished reading it for the third time and it is one of my most favorites. It is a wonderful story about the strength women have when the necessity arises to overcome and find their truest selves. It is simply and clearly written so that the reader can follow the trek across the Alaskan Bush Country in the most challenging of situations. These two old women were me and you, turning fear into courage but most of all holding their traditional values in tact the entire journey. There is sorrow, worry, joy, relief and many other human emotions experienced in this tale of struggle to survive and thrive, which these two old women do victoriously. It is encouraging and strengthening to find such wholesome literature to relate to!
- The book is engaging from start to finish. Left me wanting more. The story of courage and determination highlight the book as well as the understanding of the need for survival physically and socially/mentally. Great read!
- Age is what we make it, I believe living to be old is a privilege, that not everyone has the honor of doing. In this beautifully written childhood tale Velma Wallis reminds us when we choose to quit living, and let old age take our life from us, we will block ourselves from society and we will be left behind. There will come a time when our bodies no longer function as they used to, that is a time when we become teachers and teach the younger generation how to survive, this does not give us the excuse to quit living and become a burden to society, it gives us the opportunity to become useful in another way. As told in this story these two women quickly learned you do or you die.
- The book reads like the traditional oral story that it is, rich with meaning that applies to the elderly in many traditions. I read this on at a reasonable price. The message of the story and education provided (about living in nomadic Alaskan culture) would encourage me to spend more money on a hard copy, if I had anyone to share the story with. The story is bcc exactly as long as it needs to be, but if you are looking for a long novel type read you will be disappointed. I loved the story and it's many messages about aging, family, human nature, survival, respect and forgiveness.
- A quick read (an hour or so), this tale reads exactly as a legend...because that is what it is.
I was appreciative of the description surrounding their daily survival routines and emotions of betrayal, but as I don’t read legends often, I felt like a third party the entire time...which is okay because I am a third party.
Living above the arctic circle, I recognized some of the struggles the women were facing and could imagine the people of the region where I live facing similar hardships!
Their persistence and dedication, as well as their ability to grow past their hurt and forgive, is inspiring. It is everything I would hope to be at that age.
If you have any interest in learning a little bit more about Alaskan Native customs, cultures, history, or legends, I highly recommend this read! It is about the Gwich’in people (part of the Athabaskan). There are informative details seamlessly woven throughout the story, but also bookends introducing the area and oral tradition as well as talking more about the tribe and their lifestyle pre-westernization! - Good story, worth sharing. The writing is mediocre by book-standards, but pretty "authentic" storytelling. It gives you the experience you'd have if someone were sitting next to you telling the story, which is a great quality for an oral tradition. I rather get the feeling that this is just due to the writer's poor writing rather than due to deliberate choice of voice and skill, though, which is a bit disappointing. Very quick read and short story, maybe an hour?
- No wonder this book has been a best seller since it first came out 20 years ago. My book club and friends raved about it and said it changed their life. No more whining
About our 'lot in life' when you read what these two ladies went thru to survive. Such a marvelous story! - This little book about two old women, left by their tribe to die, is an example of courage and resilience. Having to fend for themselves in the Arctic cold, they dig deep down to survive. While doing this, they find themselves becoming stronger and younger and prouder than they have been in years, maybe ever. The methods used to survive give us a look back into the lives of Native Americans everywhere.
The message is clear stand up and be counted, until the last day you are here on earth, especially if you are a woman.
