There's Always Hope, A Woman's Life and Trials in the Last Frontier

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Summary: Delighful look at the life of a truly gutsy woman!
Review: A refreshing story of one of the founding families of little Sitka-by-the-Sea and their experiences during a time of Alaskan history that is fast being forgotten as told by the woman who lived it. Hopewell is one of those irrepressible women you just love to read about!

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Summary: A eye opening book
Review: Hopewell Rands was my Great Grandmother. I knew alot about her life but when I read this book I was in awe of her life and our family. I grew up in Alaska but in her early life it was just unbelievable how they made it and got along. I think everyone should read this book to bring some perspective to people's lives. I have let all my friends read this book as well, its not just for family.

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Summary: Wonderful history of a pioneer family in frontier Alaska.
Review: Through the reading of this book it makes me better understand my family, Grandma Rands, and the hardships they endured in the austier frontier of Alaska. Hollywood too often protrays romance and grandeur but this book tells of the challenges of a young family in a cloistered communtity where everyday was an adventure as seen through the eyes of my Grandma, Grandpa, Mom, and Aunts. Grandma passed away at 97 years and this is her tribute to share with others.