Two Old Women
Two Old Women by Velma Wallis, published by Perennial on July 13, 1994, is a compelling narrative that draws from an Athabascan Indian legend passed down through generations in the upper Yukon River area of Alaska. This edition spans 160 pages and presents the story of two elderly women abandoned by their tribe during a harsh winter famine. As they face the challenges of survival, the tale unfolds with vivid descriptions of the stark and beautiful landscape, highlighting the women’s resilience and determination.
Readers will find a suspenseful and inspirational journey as the two old women navigate their newfound independence and confront themes of betrayal, friendship, community, and forgiveness. Wallis’s storytelling captures the essence of their struggle and transformation, offering insights into the folklore of the Indians of North America. This edition serves as a poignant exploration of human strength in the face of adversity, making it a significant addition to the realm of legends and cultural narratives.
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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 truing. 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.
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