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      ISBN: 0060975849

      ISBN13: 9780060975845

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

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      Book Overview

      An Athabascan Indian of Alaska's Yukon flats, author Velma Wallis retells a classic legend wherein two old women are abandoned by their tribe during a brutal winter famine and must survive on their own or die trying. A wise and simple story now in paperback. Winner of a 1993 Western State Book Award.

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      Betrayal And Forgiveness Gender Roles And Stereotypes Survival In The Wilderness Adventure Contemporary Fairy Tales Fiction Folklore Folklore & Mythology Literary

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      Rated 4 stars
      Scholastic and inspirational

      By Black Ink, Verified Purchase

      Great story of perseverance and courage. I enjoyed the book on a cozy fall night

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      Rated 4 stars
      Never underestimate the power of age and wisdom...

      By Barbara Bowlin,

      Sadly, in today's world, the elderly become invisible. Though there were customs practiced among tribes, the author seemed to show how well-intended traditions backfired on the more robust generation. The wisdom of their survival showed Two Old Women, who were left by the more able-bodied tribal members to perish. But they used life experiences to secure their lives. They methodically planned their survival and did not...

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      Loved it!

      By 7216Nan, Verified Purchase

      Great quick read on relationships!

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      Rated 5 stars
      Excellent read!

      By StepH, Verified Purchase

      Loved this book! It was an excellent read for all ages. It was quick, interesting, and well put together.

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      Rated 5 stars
      Simple really is profound

      By Thriftbooks.com User,

      As a teacher, I appreciate a book that can be read by any student at any age level. The life lessons taught in this tribal legend are timeless. The story unfolds begging the question of the needs of the many outweighing the needs of the few or the one(Star Trek: The Wrath of Kahn). The chief of the tribe must make choices - difficult ones at that. The conditions are harsh, the two old women have been using their age as a...

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