A Woman of Independent Means by Elizabeth Forsythe Hailey
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Book Reviews of A Woman of Independent Means
Book Review: Not just for mothers and daughters
Summary: 5 Stars
This is an outstanding study of an unusual (for the time) woman who, through her letters, conveys a strong spirit, a sense of love of family, and a series of lessons on life ranging from child rearing to finance to business strategy to the honor of doing the right thing. Her letters take one from childish glee to love's happiness to tragic sorrow and occasionally to the discomfort of her well-intended but blatant pushiness. They introduce the reader to the circumstance and the event but leave enough out for brevity which allows the readers' imaginations to picture for themselves the pictures portrayed by the author's imagery.
An excellent read for women and men alike. It is a keepsake in my library
Book Review: Spiritual woman
Summary: 5 Stars
Greetings,
It is extremely difficult to remain anchored in your spirit especially if you are a woman. This book will encourage you and invoke something in your soul that will confirm to you that you are on the right path.
Book Review: I loved this book
Summary: 5 Stars
What a great book. If you loved "The Secret Life of Bees" you will also love this book. It is well written. The author gives you the feeling that you know and care about the characters. A real page turner that is hard to put down. Highly recommended.Book Review: Simply beautiful
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is all 'letters'. When I gave a first glance to the book, I was quite doubtful about how much will the book be able to contain my interest. I thought it might be like a diary book ..like 'The Pillow Book of Sei Shonagan' by Ivan Morris or 'The Book of Disquiet' by Fernando Pessoa but just without the 'To' and 'From' Address.
Surely reading letters is faster than reading diary excerpts. Seeking complex books I just forgot how even simple act of writing everyday things and events in a letter can make a good reading. Since its letters, the focus is on whats being said and there's no need for the reader to see if the character has been written well or how's the style.
And again its not just a log of daily events, as Elizabeth comes up with these profound realisations which happen so sporadically in our lives and can be caught on paper only when they are written down as and when they happen ,like in these letters.
Its a nice book to compare the 'diary' form of writing and the 'letter' form of writing. Teachers have always encouraged the good habit of writng a diary. Now I feel letter writing should be equally encouraged.
Book Review: Life Immemorial
Summary: 5 Stars
This wonderfully sensitive book has been a cherished possession since the late 70's when I was fortunate enough to have Ms. Hailey autograph my copy. Since, I have given this book to countless friends, old and young. I saw Barbara Rush brilliantly perform this one woman play adapted from the book and took all my friends to that also. Then thoroughly enjoyed the miniseries on NBC with Sally Field.
Currently, I am producing this play as a benefit for my local Women's Center in Coeur d'Alene Idaho. It will play in a small intimate theater Feb. 18, 19, 20.
I obviously love the book, the play, the message. Women everywhere are inspired to exhibit strength and independence with softness, grace and humor. Buy this for your daughters and granddaughters. Then, get the play produced in your town as a benefit for a local Women's Center or other agency that reaches out and supports women.
Any literary piece that is as relevant after 20+ years as it was the day it was written is pretty amazing!