Women Of The Channel 2015: My Favorite Novel

Deanne Bergevin

Avnet Technology Solutions

"Sarah's Quilt" by Nancy E. Turner is set in the 1920s and follows an incredible woman through multiple losses (children, husbands, house, cattle, etc.) that would normally crush a person but she thrives and perseveres. This, during a time when women were expected to have children and be wives, not run a cattle ranch and provide for others. Alone, she defends her family and friends and when she had lost almost everything, gave to her neighbors so they could survive. Her strong will and selfless commitment to those around her was incredibly inspiring.