Compassionate Woman: The Life and Legacy of Patricia Locke
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| Rating | : | 4.45 (811 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1931847851 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 226 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-02-27 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Active in government policies and procedure as well as education codes for Indian tribes, she is admired for her work to save tribal languages that were growing extinct throughout the United States.. A captivating biography of Patricia Locke, of Lakota and Chippewa heritage, who was awarded a MacArthur Foundation Fellowship, and dedicated her life to bringing Native Americans both academic and spiritual opportunities
Great overview of Patricia Locke's life and legacy DC Reader I started reading this book not knowing much about Patricia Locke's life, and ended it with a sense of having had a great introduction to her family and personal background, and how that fueled her life's goals and her sense of responsibility in bringing justice to American Indians and others who have been denied full equality in society and under the law. The book also does a nice job of providing insight from the . "Compassionate Woman: The Life and Legacy of Patricia Locke" according to jme. I'm so happy that John Kolstoe wrote this tribute to one of the greatest women of our time. Patricia Locke was the perfect person to show what true humility is. She is a role model for every girl and woman. The book was not only a wonderful view of a very full life, but it will be a reference book on our bookshelves. It has been recommended to our local library in Jefferson City, MO and will be on their bookshelves . Inspiring tory of what one person can accomplish MH Smith Patricia Locke is not a well-known American heroine. Yet her legacy is an inspiration as to what one person can accomplish when they stay true to their values and have strong convictions. She should be held up a a role model, especially for American young women. She was strong and unafraid of speaking out to challenging authority to bring about social justice change for Native Americans. Her participation on a proje