Review: An exceptional story
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 30, 2012
If women in our modern world think they have it tough, they need to read this story to find out what tough circumstances and strength of character really mean.In the nineteen-teens, Violet's husband and brother-in-law transport her and two babies from England to the Canadian Wilderness, where she finds only mud and shacks and several crates of her fine china, all smashed.  There are no roads, no running water, and there is no viable business.  Eventually, the family moves to "civilization" where Canada eventually installs water and sewer on one side of the town, but not on Violet's side.  She remains on this wrong side of the street, raising 5 children with no plumbing and morning dumping of chamberpots, till her death.Violet's husband eventually starts several businesses, including being the only undertaker in the region, becoming certified as a mortician.  After his death, Violet realizes that her only option is to become a certified undertaker and take over the family businesses.  She does this, ignoring the fact that this is traditionally a man's business, and being well-received by the business community.  But life is hard when the depression hits in the 30s, and when the town coroner, later the mayor, wishes you ill.Ultimately, Violet developed the pioneer spirit and enjoyed her life in Canada, But what an amazing story is detailed in this short biography.