For anyone living in the Western world, Europe is so much more than just a varied mix of travel destinations, an inspiring example of different cultures living side by side, and a set of historical events that forever altered the history of Western civilization. Europe is, in fact, as much an idea as it is a place.
The novel, "Living with the Senecas: A Story about Mary Jemison", follows Mary Jemison's story from the time she is taken captive by Shawnees up through her death at age 80+ years old. The book highlights the key events in Mary's life as she transitions from the 15 year-old girl raised in the "white man's world" to an adult that fully embraces the culture of the Senecas that adopted her. The text is easy to read and very informative. The illustrations really give the reader an added sense of what Mary Jemison went through.
This latest revision of "Living and Working in Australia" is designed to assist people in making an informed decision ahead of taking the huge step to relocate. It will equip readers with enough information to prepare them for the day-to-day realities of living and working in Australia, as this often turns out to be very different from what was expected.
As with most books written by politicians while in office (or at least aiming for one), Living History is, first and foremost, safe. There are interesting observations and anecdotes, the writing is engaging, and there is enough inside scoop to appeal to those looking for a bit of gossip, but there are no bombshells here and it is doubtful the book will change many minds about this polarizing figure. This does not mean the work is without merit, however, for Hillary Clinton has much to say about her experience as first lady, which is the primary focus of the book.
This book demonstrates the value and achievement of a group of artists who are usually neglected by art historians and critics because they are female. The purpose of this book is to make public the lives and works of women artists who until recently have been little known because of marginalization due to gender.
