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On Her Own: The Life Story of Betty Brinn
On Her Own: The Life of Betty Brinn.
32 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2001
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April 9, 2024
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I've lived in Milwaukee for over 10 years and while I've heard the name Betty Brinn plenty of times, I didn't really know anything about her. This was such a great biography to correct that.
The book is quite text-heavy but I found the story interesting and engaging. It focuses a lot on Brinn's childhood and how it inspired her in her work as an adult. It also provides a fascinating look at orphanages and foster care during the 1940s.
Lovely watercolor illustrations pair well with the text. I especially loved the watercolor maps of the Milwaukee County Children's Home and the Stinson Farm on the endpapers.
A lovely biography of a passionate businesswoman and philanthropist.
I've lived in Milwaukee for over 10 years and while I've heard the name Betty Brinn plenty of times, I didn't really know anything about her. This was such a great biography to correct that.
The book is quite text-heavy but I found the story interesting and engaging. It focuses a lot on Brinn's childhood and how it inspired her in her work as an adult. It also provides a fascinating look at orphanages and foster care during the 1940s.
Lovely watercolor illustrations pair well with the text. I especially loved the watercolor maps of the Milwaukee County Children's Home and the Stinson Farm on the endpapers.
A lovely biography of a passionate businesswoman and philanthropist.
November 28, 2010
Bel giallo, scritto bene, con una fine amara. Ho visto anche il film con Marie Tritignant, che rende benissimo il personaggio ed il romanzo.
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