But alas no pictures to share of the event but Brenny did have a great turn out of attendees at Los Cucos on Beltway 8. Love that place.
UPDATE: I lied there were pictures.... You can go to the photo gallery to see all the pictures taken. Thank you Brenny
Brenny chose this book because of how she loved Cokie's fair and unbiased reporting and the recent passing. Brenny's book choice provided us many personal stories of Cokie's family and friends. And the stories of how woman pushed and fought to be part of everything and not stuck under some Male Macho thumb. It's always been a know fact that women had to fight for position and notice but the stories she shared of many of the pioneering women was awesome. I really enjoyed this book.
I had to laugh when I got to the I think 17th chapter and Cokie's mother told her and her sister to take the train and not drive because it would be safer. The girls were 40 years old. LOL It's my favorite saying to my daughter "I will always be your Mother no matter how old you are". It's just the way it is. Deal with it.
I too should have taken notes on some of the stories to better remember them but kinda hard to do when I'm listening and driving down the road. LOL
I was reading the reviews on this book and folks either loved it for whatever reason. I truly enjoyed the stories whether they were outdated or not. If it hadn't been for the women who persevered in the late 1800's and 1900's for the advancement and recognition of women as it is today. But that doesn't mean women are given the same recognition or advancement as men even today but it got the ball rolling. There are many women now who making great strides and the stories of them will be told by another women one day.
If you haven't finished reading this book you should.
Deborah announced her book choice as "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann. Sounds like an interesting book. Get to reading folks. Next meeting should be April 16th.
Next to choose is....Cheryl, Denise, Diana, Ed, Gaye, or Jan
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