This was what I identified with most in this book. I was so impressed by how she lived her life, especially for the times. Growing up in this era made me sensitive to the subtle, and not so subtle, ways women were made to feel any step away from the "norm" was looked down upon, even by other women. I have always encouraged my daughter to live her truth, get a good education, and be independent. I taught her, and also my son, to be comfortable outside the traditional roles. She is now an educated, single 30 year old who owns her own home and has decided being a mom is not for her. My son, on the other hand, is a stay at home dad to 3 children and a great cook. I could not be prouder of both of them.