Brilliant! I've just downloaded the book on Audible and look forward to taking a read. If you haven't yet taken a look at Ada's diary, I'm sure it'll be interesting to do so while reading Niven's book.
Thank you, Narnia, for bringing Ada back into my life this morning! I read her story when I was in my twenties, and then again later when I was living in Alaska in my thirties. She fought like a mother. I agree with you- sitting across from this heroic woman and hearing her stories from her own lips would be an unmatched experience!
It must have been quite something to read her story while living in Alaska! Do you have any chapters yet on your Substack from Alaska? I'm SO behind on my reading - looking forward to reading your Toppling Giants piece this week.
I'm so behind on my reading as well! And thanks for asking about Alaska- I'm writing about S. Africa this week (hopefully) and perhaps one more on that continent before my first Alaska entry. Getting close! :)
Thanks for your article. Recently I read about her and got the book written by Niven. Will start reading in a few days.
Brilliant! I've just downloaded the book on Audible and look forward to taking a read. If you haven't yet taken a look at Ada's diary, I'm sure it'll be interesting to do so while reading Niven's book.
Will read her diary as well.
Thank you, Narnia, for bringing Ada back into my life this morning! I read her story when I was in my twenties, and then again later when I was living in Alaska in my thirties. She fought like a mother. I agree with you- sitting across from this heroic woman and hearing her stories from her own lips would be an unmatched experience!
It must have been quite something to read her story while living in Alaska! Do you have any chapters yet on your Substack from Alaska? I'm SO behind on my reading - looking forward to reading your Toppling Giants piece this week.
I'm so behind on my reading as well! And thanks for asking about Alaska- I'm writing about S. Africa this week (hopefully) and perhaps one more on that continent before my first Alaska entry. Getting close! :)