Volkan Karata Karata itibaren Pande Chhapra, Uttar Pradesh 274802, Hindistan itibaren Pande Chhapra, Uttar Pradesh 274802, Hindistan

The Odyssey from Penelope's view (in the afterlife, ancient Greek-style). She's at home waiting forever for Odysseus to return. Her thoughts on staying faithful, on hearing news of her husband, on their son and the way he grows up, on the hanging of the maidservants in the end who were "unfaithful" with the suitors. The hanged maidservants are the choir here. Themes: Greek literature writing style, feminine perspective, gender/class double standards, fairness of justice, what comes after death This was a very quick read and enjoyable for what it was. The length was just right, really. The chorus was a little gimmicky to me, though it was a decent way to give the maidens a voice. Loved hearing Penelope complain about her cousin Helen and how things were in the world of the ancient dead.

This was a great book. I learned many historical facts about the women that lead the Relief Society over the years. More importantly, I learned the influence that one woman can have - no matter what her background or status is, if she completely dedicates her life to the Lord. Women can have great influence.