The Woman Who Wouldn't

By Rose Pastor Stokes

Book Overview

The Woman Who Wouldn't is a novel written by Rose Pastor Stokes. The book follows the life of a young woman named Sarah, who is determined to live life on her own terms. Sarah is a Jewish immigrant who comes to America with her family in search of a better life. However, she quickly realizes that life in America is not as easy as she thought it would be.Sarah is determined to make something of herself, but she faces many obstacles along the way. She struggles to find work, and when she does, she is often subjected to discrimination and mistreatment. Despite these challenges, Sarah refuses to give up. She is determined to succeed, no matter what it takes.The book also explores Sarah's personal life. She falls in love with a man named Max, but their relationship is complicated by their differing views on life. Max is content with his job and his life, while Sarah wants more. She wants to make a difference in the world and leave her mark.As Sarah continues to fight for her dreams, she becomes involved in the labor movement. She joins the fight for better working conditions and fair wages for workers. This puts her in direct conflict with her family and her community, who do not support her activism.The Woman Who Wouldn't is a powerful story of a woman who refuses to be held back by societal norms and expectations. It is a story of determination, love, and the fight for justice.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432664646
• ISBN13: 9781432664640
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 188 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"