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  • 07-21-18

Extremely interesting

I enjoyed it very much, found it extremely interesting, what a woman, what a life.
The sheer quest and determination is remarkable.
I am happy that her work has been recorded. I wished I could of met her. Beautiful book...

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Great

A great story and truly inspiration. A story that should be well known and have been written years before