The Pig Farmer's Wife

De: LaVonne Misner

Narrado por: LaVonne Misner

The Pig Farmer’s Wife drops the listener into the Second Wave of Feminism—a time when women were prohibited from managing their own finances, acquiring a bank loan, or owning a credit card in her own name. Women needed a male overseer for those things, someone who would agree to be responsible for their debts. Women, by both law and by public opinion, were expected to accept lower pay and the likelihood of being fired from their jobs when they became pregnant. It was also generally assumed; women would be subservient to the men in their lives.

It was a brave woman who dared to express opinions that differed from her husbands, and unheard of for a woman to begin a business of any type, let alone an all-female owned and operated one. Coincidentally, it was also when the birth control pill was introduced to the nation, and that changed everything, because for the first time in history, women had the ability to plan her family size.

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Good listen

I so enjoyed listening to this book, well written and thought provoking. It’s perfect for book club

A great read, and reminder of "the good old days"

The Pig Farmer’s Wife provided me a soothing and engaging escape from the stresses of today’s headlines. The story centers on Gert, a courageous and compelling heroine brought to life by the narrator, and her authentic Midwestern accent.

Gert’s journey—from challenging her husband’s views to launching her own business—serves as a powerful reminder of the resilience and determination of women. The book brought back personal memories of when my mother faced those restrictions and was unable to open a bank account in her name.

This heartfelt story not only highlights past struggles but also subtly warns of the dangers that would arise if we were to regress to those restrictive norms.