The Hired Girl
Novel by Laura Amy Schlitz.
Well-written and engrossing historical fiction set at the turn of the century. Addresses issues of religious, gender, and economic class discrimination. Highly recommended for ages 13+.
Young Woman and the Sea
This movie depicts the true story of Trudy Ederle, the first woman to swim the English Channel and beat the men’s record in the process. I thoroughly enjoyed the movie and marvelled at Trudy’s dedication despite those men who were determined to stop her. The movie is funny and heartwarming, but also eye-opening in terms of the way women and sports were viewed in the early 1900’s. Note: it briefly shows the bare buttocks of a man who swims nude or in a thong.
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