Bold Spirit Audiobook

" Amazing that this woman and her daughter walked across America, the entire country and I had not knowledge. I mean what makes something historical and something else a forgotten event? Who decides? I admired the authors ability to stick with the facts she was able to unearth through newspaper interviews along the way, it might have been easier to write a historical fiction rather than sticking w/ nonfiction. "

" This is a book club book and while interesting I also found myself bored at times. This has the feel of a book you should read in High school for an American History class or something. At one point, I was reminded of Forrest Gump making his running trek across America. We have come along way baby! I will hold out on further comment until next month after our book club review! :) "

" I'm throwing in the towel on this book - which I NEVER do. But I'm just so frustrated by such an amazing story being told in such a hamfisted, unclear, boring way. Darn. "

" While I enjoyed the book, I would have enjoyed it many times over if it had actually been Helga Estby's own account. It was fascinating that Hunt could gather so much information from the time period to make an educated guess about Estby's experience. "

" This story is absolutely amazing. It is about a woman sho walks across the country with her daughter to win a prize so she can save their farm. The injustice of the ending was infuriating and at times I was angry with the Helga and couldn't understand why she was doing this, but I learned that a woman's spirit is strong, stronger than any man's - sorry guys. "

" I loved this book. It is an enlightening book about how women were viewed in the 19th century. Also, a wonderful story of two women's courage. I learned the importance of keeping a journal and the profound loss when one's words are destroyed. "

" This book is completely surprising and wonderful. It's incredible that two women could walk across the US in 1896! A great addition to historical record, and wonderful to think that this actually happened (but sad to learn how it all turned sour). This is a great book. "

" Not the genre I usually read, but I really enjoyed this book. "

" Interesting. Can't believe Helga and Clara actually walked that distance, not because they were women, just because of the year! No roads, no protection, yikes! "

" Small bit of Pacific NW history. Great story of a courageous woman and her walk across American in 1896. In those high button shoes that weren't made to be walked in. Let's see our modern athletes do that. "

" An amazing story of an amazing yet ordinary woman, this is pieced together from tidbits but turned into a surprisingly engaging and suspenseful book about America in 1896. "

" This was not entertaining like a novel, but a serious read. I could see it used in an introductory class for Women Studies. The book was conjecture based on researched facts. "

" There is lots of background history of early Spokane. Since I live here it helps explain some of the thoughts and feelings Helga felt and experienced. I'm happy that her story has not been lost. Helga was a very determined Woman. "

" This is an amazing true story of an incredible woman who walked across America from Washington State to New York! "

" Great story; I grew up in the area, and had never heard of this. Too bad that so many stories had been forgotten - who knows how our history would be defined and clarified by these stories?! "

" This book had a great impact on me. I loved how it tells a story of determination and courage. I like that it records a bit of personal history. I recommend it. "

" Another nonfiction book that surprised me. Fascinating story. Will get your feminist feathers ruffled. "

" A little repetitive, but overall a very interesting account of a phenomenal achievement. Additionally the political similarities between 1896 and 2008 are eerily astounding! History really does repeat itself. "

" inspiring story of one women's determination and journey, but what I really took away was the importance of safe-keeping the stories for the future "

" I loved this book. An amazing story of courage and strength. "

" This is the story of Helga, a Spokane woman, who took a wager to walk all the way across the United States for $10,000. It was almost lost until her granddaughter recovered some papers and went on to finally publicly tell the story. It was interesting, but could have used tighter editing. "

" I really liked this book. It is so impressive what this woman accomplished and I thought it was really interesting to hear about all of the obstacles (physical and social) that she and her daughter had to overcome and how easily the whole story could have been erased in history. "

" Interesting. Can't believe Helga and Clara actually walked that distance, not because they were women, just because of the year! No roads, no protection, yikes! "

" This was a great story, but the writing was tedious. It became more of a beginning college course on the value of family stories and their preservation than on the story. It is shame that the deatils were lost; it could have made a great read. "

" This book is incredible. I only can only hope to have the mental fortitude and resilience of these two women. I also found the end words about family lore to be insightful and very useful in helping me think about the value of my own family's stories. "

" A wonderful story! I can't imagine walking across the U.S., even today, much less in 1896 and in long Victorian skirts! "

" I was so frustrated by the lack of actual accounts. The author did a lot of research about that time and the events and then "supposed" her way through it. It was a fascinating story but I wanted more facts. "

" An amazing story. I wish Helga's notes had been saved. "

" Amazing story about a woman in the 1890's and the extent to which she would go and the humiliation she would endure to save her family. A fascinating story. "

" 3 and a half stars.this was an amazing story, i just wish so much of her story hadn't been destroyed and we knew more about it. the author did a great job with what little she had to work with and a lot of supposition. "

" I was very interested in this very unusual story, Next time that I find it hard to make myself get out and walk, I will remember Helga's walk across America. "

" this is a remarkable tale of a woman living in Victoria america...who walks from spokane WA to NY City. Her traveling companion is her young daughter. How this experience afects her life and that of her family is one I will never forget.highly recommended....don't miss this one. "

" Boring, repetitive and "preachy." Not recommended for content or for style. "

" I'm throwing in the towel on this book - which I NEVER do. But I'm just so frustrated by such an amazing story being told in such a hamfisted, unclear, boring way. Darn. "