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“Elizabeth Keckley was a woman of remarkable strength, courage, perseverance, and dignity. She was exceptionally talented, but also very diligent and ambitious, and together those qualities enabled her to deliver herself from slavery and become a successful businesswoman.”

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Jennifer Chiaverini

Jennifer Chiaverini is an American author born in 1969. She is known for her historical novels, which are often set against the backdrop of American history, particularly the Civil War era. Her works have been well-received by readers for their rich historical details and vivid characterizations. more

“I wanted to write about women and their work, and about valuing the work we, as women, choose to do. Too many women I knew disparaged their work. Many working mothers thought they ought to be home with their children instead, so they carried around too much guilt to enjoy much job satisfaction.”

Writing Children Home Wanted Jobs Mother Enjoy Too Much Ought Guilt Satisfaction Job Satisfaction

Author:Jennifer Chiaverini

“I've always wanted to be a writer. Ever since I learned to read, I've wanted to share stories with others the way my favorite writers shared their stories with me.”

Way Stories Wanted Share My Favorite

Author:Jennifer Chiaverini

“People who assume my books are only about quilts obviously haven't read them! I've always known that my books are about quilters - in other words, people - rather than quilts or quilting.”

People Book Known Havens Assuming Quilts Quilting Quilters

Book:The Quilter's Legacy: An Elm Creek Quilts Novel

Source: The Quilter's Legacy: An Elm Creek Quilts Novel

“Two quilters who have just met will be strangers only until their mutual passion for quilting is revealed. Then they can talk for hours like the best of friends.”

Two Passion Hours Mets Stranger Mutual Quilting Quilters