I was surprised to see no one has mentioned the death of Hope Bourne who, for me at least, typifies real self-sufficiency, independence of spirit and freedom of action. Here's her obituary...
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituar ... ourne.html
And if you read just one of her books, make it Wild Harvest.
Death of Hope Bourne
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Re: Death of Hope Bourne
I've never heard of her before! Thanks for posting this, Stonehead - I'll look out for Wild Harvest.
What an incredible woman.
What an incredible woman.
Maggie
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Never doubt that you can change history. You already have. Marge Piercy
Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage. Anais Nin
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Re: Death of Hope Bourne
Can't say I've heard of her either, sounds like she had one very interesting but very hard life.
I too will be looking out for her books.
Sue
I too will be looking out for her books.
Sue
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Re: Death of Hope Bourne
I too had never heard of her, but wow what a person and life shall be looking out for the books
Thank you
Thank you
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