In this series, we’ll pick some of our favorite things about Minnesota and share some related book suggestions. (We’re open to your suggestions! Comment below or email us and tell us some of your favorite MN things!)
This week we take a look at some books by or about some of the very cool women that have called Minnesota home! Take a look:
Wanda Gág: A Life of Art and Stories by Karen Nelson Hoyle
“At the young age of just 15, Wanda Gág received her dying father’s last wish that she take up his dream of becoming a successful artist: “What papa couldn’t do, Wanda would have to finish.” Wanda assumed the role of head of the household and became the sole means of support for her sick mother and six siblings. Although times were tough, Wanda persevered and eventually became a celebrated artist and author living in New York City.”
No Horizon Is So Far: Two Women And Their Extraordinary Journey Across Antarctica by Ann Bancroft and Liv Arnesen
“Chronicles and celebrates the journey of two modern-day heroines who crossed Antarctic on foot. Though modern technology could not ensure rescue, website transmissions and satellite phone calls enabled more than 3 million school children from 65 countries to bear witness to Ann and Liv’s journey. In February 2001, former schoolteachers Ann Bancroft and Liv Arnesen became the first women to cross the Antarctic continent on foot.”
Tiny Beautiful Things: Advice on Love and Life from Dear Sugar by Cheryl Strayed
“Sugar—the once-anonymous online columnist at The Rumpus, now revealed as Cheryl Strayed, author of the bestselling memoir Wild—is the person thousands turn to for advice.
Tiny Beautiful Things brings the best of Dear Sugar in one place and includes never-before-published columns and a new introduction by Steve Almond. Rich with humor, insight, compassion—and absolute honesty—this
Gratia Countryman: Her Life, Her Loves and Her Library by Jane Pejsa
“Sometimes called the “Jane Addams of libraries” Gratia Alta Countryman had an influential role in the Minneapolis Public Library, as well as libraries across the country.”
Read a review of this book in our series Read Across Minnesota!