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Mattie
This wonderful book tells the story of a young girl named Mattie who becomes a doctor in the male-dominated old West. We get to follow Mattie from the time she is a young girl, and Alter lets us feel her emotions as they play out throughout Mattie's long journey. I'm not a history fan, so when I can learn a little through a well written story that kept me turning the pages, I am elated.
Mattie
This was well written and the story was good, however, it seemed like there were 2 authors who wrote this book. Parts of it were very immature writing style while other parts were professional. It felt like the author was getting weary of the story so decided to end it rather bluntly. Good light reading, but definitely not a best seller.
Mattie
Tells of a woman doctor in the late 1890's to early 1900's who practiced on the prairies of western Nebraska and the challenges she faced.
Mattie
This is an interesting and unusual story. This could have been a true life story. It had depth and progressed along nicely. Skipped over the lite sex scenes. If they had been left out I would have given the book a five rating.
Mattie
This book is a lot like Whistling Woman by C.C. Tillery. We have day-to-day challenges for a young girl set in the past. However, Mattie begins with a young girl feeling the shame from the sins of her mother and journeys through her own hardships and relationships and, finally, her determination in setting and realizing her own goals. It's a very good story and very well written. It's not for people who need a fear factor or sexually explicit reading. It's just a good, old-fashioned read.
Mattie
Historical novels let me think about what it was like to live in that time, and I admire the strength of the women and men portrayed in Mattie's story. It also gives me perspective on what it was like for women living in that time, compared to the choices that women in North America have now.