Something Worth Doing

In 1853 Abigail Scott was a 19-year-old school teacher in Oregon Territory when she married Ben Duniway. Marriage meant giving up on teaching but Abigail always believed she was meant to be more than a good wife and mother. When financial mistakes and an injury force Ben to stop working Abigail becomes the primary breadwinner for her growing family. What she sees as a working woman appalls her and she devotes her life to fighting for the rights of women including their right to vote. Following Abigail as she bears six children runs a millinery and a private school helps on the farm writes novels gives speeches and eventually runs a newspaper supporting women's suffrage Something Worth Doing explores issues that will resonate strongly with modern women: the pull between career and family finding one's place in the public sphere and dealing with frustrations and prejudices women encounter when they compete in male-dominated spaces. Based on a true story of a pioneer for women's rights from award-winning author Jane Kirkpatrick will inspire you to believe that some things are worth doing--even when the cost is great.