RA is in full swing. We've covered Graphic Novels as well as Gentle reads. This month it is our privilege to read any era in History. I've chosen Mary Lincoln's Dressmaker: Elizabeth Keckley's Remarkable Rise from Slave to White House Confidante by Becky Rutberg.
Elizabeth Keckley was a self freed woman who learned her dressmaking skills from her mother, who ironicly chose to stay with her master when given the chance for freedom. Lizzie made her way to Washington D.C. from a pre-civil war south. She fought through the extreme prejudices to become none-other than Mrs. Lincoln's dressmaker. Mary Lincoln had a reputation of being very hard to get along with but Lizzie, always resourceful, found a way to work with and eventually to become Mrs. Lincoln's friend. This is a great read and I've thoughrouly enjoyed learning more about the Lincolns and especially about Lizzie Keckley.
Come in and ask Vicki Dopp more about this book and possible read-a-likes!
Elizabeth Keckley was a self freed woman who learned her dressmaking skills from her mother, who ironicly chose to stay with her master when given the chance for freedom. Lizzie made her way to Washington D.C. from a pre-civil war south. She fought through the extreme prejudices to become none-other than Mrs. Lincoln's dressmaker. Mary Lincoln had a reputation of being very hard to get along with but Lizzie, always resourceful, found a way to work with and eventually to become Mrs. Lincoln's friend. This is a great read and I've thoughrouly enjoyed learning more about the Lincolns and especially about Lizzie Keckley.
Come in and ask Vicki Dopp more about this book and possible read-a-likes!
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