tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-717144177751870507.post7455391152014905526..comments2024-03-26T02:30:50.747-05:00Comments on Bookalicious Babe Book Reviews: Bootstrapper: a Memoir by Mardi Jo LinkSue G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06796747936772028681noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-717144177751870507.post-22715830078891259122016-03-09T14:20:56.149-06:002016-03-09T14:20:56.149-06:00Bootstrapper sounds like a really interesting read...Bootstrapper sounds like a really interesting read. I do like books featuring strong women and with March being Women's History Month, this sounds like the perfect read. <br /><br />The cover of this book is somewhat misleading/odd for the topic... I'm not sure how and ax relates to farming, unless the author chops a lot of wood on the farm!<br /><br />Yes, I'm with you that part of being a strong person is also knowing when to ask for help when you need it. Asking for help from others during times of need is not always a sign of weakness like some people think.Captivated Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15789205839634527219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-717144177751870507.post-70849952261960017132016-03-09T12:58:23.314-06:002016-03-09T12:58:23.314-06:00My mom was born and raised in lower Michigan. She ...My mom was born and raised in lower Michigan. She comes of German stock. Most of the women in her family were amazingly tough. Upper Michigan is a tough place inhabited by even tougher people. I could just picture this woman as I read your review. And I wonder if she had some issue with her parents that made her feel she would be giving up some control over her life if she asked them for help.Judy Kruegerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11632346091869688862noreply@blogger.com