A woman on her own

Article Abstract:

Many women who matured in the 1950s were forced to go through a social transition. Those who divorced had to evolve from independent homemakers to independent career women. They were forced to change from taking care of others to taking care of their own needs.

Social aspects, Divorced women, 1950s (Decade)

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Recipe for a richer life

Article Abstract:

Several books about women adventurers reveal that the desire to reduce life to its most basic elements and test one's limits motivates some women to pursue dangerous adventures. Several books about women adventurers are described.

Women, Bibliography, Adventure and adventurers, Adventure, Adventurers

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A woman at the helm

Article Abstract:

A woman describes her experiences piloting a sailboat. She viewed it as a voyage of self-discovery. She trained for the experience by attending a week-long sailing course at an all-women's school.

Personal narratives, Sailing, Women sailors

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