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title: "Two Old Women: An Alaska Legend of Betrayal, Courage and Survival Hardcover – March 1, 2004"
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# Two Old Women: An Alaska Legend of Betrayal, Courage and Survival Hardcover – March 1, 2004

**Brand:** velma wallis
**Price:** € 38.55
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- **What is this?** Two Old Women: An Alaska Legend of Betrayal, Courage and Survival Hardcover – March 1, 2004 by velma wallis
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## Customer Reviews

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    Alaska Native story
  

*by P***. on Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2023*

Great story of resilience and to have value in all humans.

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    20th Anniversary of Legend Still Relevant Today!
  

*by G***A on Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2019*

I admire those who follow the history of their ancestors, and, especially, pass down legends, stories to encourage the youth of specific cultures. After reading The Legend of Two Old Women, I wanted to learn about their present lives, so I found several videos that I enjoyed, and am sharing for your possible interest as well....on my blog...Velma Wallis, an Alaskan writer from the Athabascan people, has been writing the legends handed by her ancestors and has received wide attention. I was honored to learn of her heritage...and, as an older woman, not yet as old as the Two Old Women, I gained a new perspective--perhaps, even hope, as I read their stories.Is the legend totally true? To me it is irrelevant. It is clear that whoever the first woman or women who shared their story, wanted to make sure that change in custom needed to be made... just as some authors now write to bring about change in today's world.The Athabasca people were nomadic, moving as the weather changed, trying to keep alive by going where basic needs could be met. But some winters became so bad that death came on the winds, pushing the group to pick up and move again.The two old women were old, but they still provided for The People by tanning animal skins in trade for support by others. But the arrangements for the two women slowed the others down. Even the daughter of one of them had voted to leave them. Custom had been established, still the daughter and grandson were devastated they had to choose and the mother was heartbroken at their betrayal. Of course, both women felt they were providing support and should have been allowed to continue...This is the story of those two elders, as they watched The People walk away, leaving them with minimal support, assuming they would die soon...The book has small drawings to complement the story, while the writing is lyrically presented as gifted natural storytellers present. This is a book of despair, but courage that can only be found when a human is forced to deal with the reality that exists at any given time.Most of us will never know or comprehend this type of suffering and hunger, and fear as death walks behind, waiting. Yet, the stark reality of many of our ancestors shows us what we can really do if it is demanded. Even today, as we no longer fear the dangers historically faced, many of our elders, our older generation fear of hunger, fear of lack of medical support, homelessness...still exists!Two Old Women is recognition of the strength of women, in particular. We are able to recognize and learn from the legends of former women, and men, who have worked to learn from the past and establish what will be our present and future. It is important to remember the past, see what happened, and move on from there..."if we are going to die anyway, let us die trying!"Don't pass up this opportunity to read about Two Old Women... Highly recommended...GABixlerReviews

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    Story passed on in family
  

*by M***R on Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2023*

I enjoy reading family folk lore. This is a story written about a family story handed down through generations. It is a quick read but heartwarming.

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