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Separate Lives: The Story of Mary Rippon

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Perhaps this is an 'expert review' because I have just retired from thirty years on the faculty at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Dr. Sewall showed good sense to hire her in those early days. Who today would teach German, French and mathematics. I weep for her adversity, but I rejoice for her courage. How much easier my life has been because of her.

I just finished reading "Separate Lives", which was given to me as a present, and I just had to write and say how much I enjoyed the book. Mary Rippon's story is, of course, gripping in itself, but Silvia Pettem's telling of it was a pure delight to read! I could hardly bear to put it down, and I felt like I was right there in the room with those people and couldn't wait to see what they would do next. I work at the University in Boulder, so took extra pleasure in the descriptions of the early days on campus. I think this would make a great book club choice--so much fodder for discussion in all aspects of the story. And now I can't wait to read Ms Pettem's other books. I'm so happy to see there is a good, long list of them!

I really enjoyed this book!! It is very well written and captivating. I couldn't put it down. It amazes me what strides women have made in the workplace over the last 100 years. This is a great book for history lovers, professors and for all women.

I really enjoyed this book!! It is very well written and captivating. I couldn't put it down. It amazes me what strides women have made in the workplace over the last 100 years. This is a great book for history lovers, professors and for all women.