Robert Specht
Auteur van Tisha: The Story of a Young Teacher in the Alaska Wilderness
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- USA
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- New York, New York, USA
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- New York, New York, USA
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Anne was a brave and kind-hearted person and a dedicated teacher. The story itself was gripping, with some action scenes, a sweet romance, and a vivid portrayal of the nastiness of racism and small-mindedness of life. On the other hand the writing itself was very basic and a little clunky at times. The whole thing feels quite dated to read and although I understood Anne’s desire to protect the children, ultimately she still removed them from their culture. Three stars for me, for the insights it gave into life in the Yukon in the 1920s, and for Anne’s example of not bowing to the racism of others.… (meer)