Review: Marie Conner, A Leading Lady by Elle Mott
Marie Conner, A Leading Lady: Her Life and Civic Leadership in a Bygone Era Elle Mott Review: I always enjoy reading about historical women whose achievements should receive wider acknowledgment – but there are so many, and most of them are, sadly, forgotten. Marie Conner was one such woman. Born in the early years of the 20th century, she grew up in an era of great upheaval, social tensions, and technological advances. But one thing that had not changed in the minds of the men of the day – a woman's role. Wife, mother, homekeeper was still the traditional view. But outside a cosy middle-class bubble, many women had no choice but to seek employment, to feed themselves, and their families. Marie's father was no exception to this patriarchy, and his dismissive attitude towards the path she chose to take – helping those most in need – weaves like a thread through the book. She deeply sought his approval, and this sense affected her own life throughout. ...
