Grit, Not Glamour Petra Winnette Every family has its secrets

Every family has its secrets

and inspiration are truly reflected and demonstrated in each chapter

Amin recalls his idyllic childhood in a nearby village

and imbued with purpose

co-author of Human Direction: An Evolutionary Approach to Social and Cultural Anthropology ''A significant and timely addition to the literature

Grit, Not Glamour Petra Winnette Every family has its secretsThis collection celebrates the contributions of our foremothers mothers, grandmothers, aunts, and neighbors who devoted their lives to farming pursuits. Some embraced their roles, others detested the life of a farm woman; but most would agree their contributions were minimized or overlooked. And the common practice of referring to them as "farmer's wife" or "farm helper" or "farmerette" didn't quite do justice to their work. Men and women who spent