Five hundred years before Columbus; a Viking woman named Gudrid sailed off the edge of the known world. She landed in the New World and lived there for three years; giving birth to a baby before sailing home. Or so the Icelandic sagas say. Even after archaeologists found a Viking longhouse in Newfoundland; no one believed that the details of Gudrid’s story were true. Then; in 2001; a team of scientists discovered what may have been this pioneering woman’s last house; buried under a hay field in Iceland; just where the sagas suggested it could be.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Kudos to Mary Pipher!By WillcaAs someone who's taught adult ESL and been a volunteer mentor to immigrants for decades; I was amazed at how accurately this book portrays the immigrant experience. I had given my origional copy away; and ordered this one because I really wanted to have a copy on hand. If you work with immigrants; or just want to understand their lives; this book is essential. Even though the book is older now; the information is still relevant.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A good intro to the world of refugeesBy CustomerOverall it gives good perspectives on refugees and their acculturation process. It is especially helpful for communities that are historically more homogeneous but quickly changing as refugees are settled in rural cities. I related to many view points living in a rural MN town that has recently increased its refugee population.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. This Book will Change Your ThinkingBy KKehlerToo bad most won't bother even wanting to read about the subject of Refugees in our country - but if you are this is an excellent read! Eye opening details; information and true stories that we don't hear in the media; don't learn about from our educational system or our government. I am changed by this book - period.
