Stoney Creek Woman: The Story of Mary John

by Bridget Moran

Book Overview

The captivating story of Mary John (who passed away in 2004), a pioneering Carrier Native whose life on the Stoney Creek reserve in central BC is a capsule history of First Nations life from a unique woman's perspective. A mother of twelve, Mary endured much tragedy and heartbreak--the pangs of racism, poverty, and the deaths of six children--but lived her life with extraordinary grace and courage. Years after her death, she continues to be a positive...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1551520478
• ISBN13: 9781551520476
• Release Date: July 2002
• Publisher: Arsenal Pulp Press
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.4" x 8.4"