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Addie Clawson Parkway Publishers Never mind that Addie Clawson didn’t own a car. She didn’t even know how to drive one when the U.S. Postal Service hired her to deliver the mail through the mountains in Boone, North Carolina. That was on Friday. By Monday she had a plan. Never mind that in 1936 only men delivered the mail, and women didn’t do that sort of work. Never mind that the rough roads, blizzards, and floods made the life of rural mail carriers difficult. Against all odds, Miss Addie was determined to deliver the mail. For 30 years, that’s just what she did. Here is the story of one pioneering woman’s courage, dedication, and kindness.
Reviews “Addie Clawson personifies the determinations, dedication, and devotion of Appalachian mountain women to their duties and to their neighbors. This loving portrait of a woman ahead of her time is also a tribute to the women—and men—who make the U.S. Postal system work, forging ahead past fallen trees, flooded rivers, and Christmas rush package deliveries. Carrying out more than her assigned responsibilities, Addie Clawson checked on her neighbors, delivered their medications, and made sure that children were acknowledged along her route. Julia Ebel’s delightful words capture the true spirit of mountain women who forged new paths for today’s generation to follow. Strong women such as Addie Clawson were paving the way for equality long before that issue had a name.” “For every enduring mountain tale, another fades into obscurity. Fortunately, Julia Ebel has rescured the true story of Addie Clawson, a pioneering rural mail carrier who proved that no job is too tough for a strong woman This unsung heroine wins my stamp of approval.” “This is a wonderful book. It is the story of Addie Clawson, who became the first female mail carrier in this rural area. It tells of the struggles with the rugged winters and the doubts of many of the people who thought that a women just could not handle this type of a job. After having gone to school at Appalachian State University and traveled this area on my job I can attest to the rugged conditions. The book is written for children (grades 4-5) but adults will enjoy this book too.”
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