Tisha by Robert Specht
"Tisha" is a biographical novel based on the true story of a young woman who moves to the Alaskan wilderness in the 1920s to become a teacher. The protagonist faces numerous challenges including harsh weather, isolation, and cultural differences, but remains steadfast in her commitment to educate the children in her care. The story also explores her fight against racial prejudice in the community, as well as her love affair with a half-Native man.
The 4619th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1976
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
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- 84th on The 100 Favorite Novels of Librarians (Bookman.com)