This is one of the most important books I have ever read. The author is a genuine genius and truthfully portrays the world of patriarchal bigots, the sentiments of fine refined warm folk and the ability to overcome diversity in the worse circumstance. She depicts the times in all its narrow negative forms and she gives us an undaunted heroine. One who would have, who will and who does inspire work that is worthy, thoughs that r lofty and kindness that is essential in today’s cut throat world . Hail to thee and thy sights- may u continue to gain the strength to teach us all