Comments on: jane’s passions

By: cynthia

cynthia — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 21:13:38 +0000

In reply to Terresa Wellborn. Terresa, it was, and tomorrow is the 150th anniversary of her birth.

By: Terresa Wellborn

Terresa Wellborn — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:07:34 +0000

Sounds like an excellent read.

By: cynthia

cynthia — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:22:14 +0000

In reply to Lauren. Lauren, Louise also wrote another biography of her, one that just covered her early life, I belief. It's called Citizen. Putting whichever biography of her you have next in line would be a nice way to celebrate the 150th anniversary of her birth this month... : )

By: cynthia

cynthia — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:53:19 +0000

In reply to Emily. Emily, I'm amazed at all Jane Addams accomplished during her life, especially given the period of time she lived in. It was an eye-opening read for me.

By: Lauren

Lauren — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 01:13:53 +0000

I have a biography of her, though I don’t know if it’s the one you have, as well as a collection of her letters. You make me think I ought to take that off the shelf and place it atop the end table to be next in line. Thank you!

By: Emily

Emily — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 18:44:18 +0000

I keep encountering Jane Addams in histories of the time and biographies of other people she knew or who lived in the same area at the same time. She sounds like a remarkable person – it’s good to know that there’s an outstanding bio out there.