Mary Caldwell
Ann Daugherty with Luke, a Whistler-like sketch of a young
woman in black, wearing a broad brimmed cowboy hat,
holding her pale baby against the dark clothing.
Apart from the endless visual beauty of this volume, is the
parallel eloquence of the texts, which accompany each
work and are written, in salty, plain-spoken language, by the
subjects themselves. In addition, there is an introduction by
none other than former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day
O'Connor, and an afterword by poet Maya Angelou. Tough
by Nature is a paean to women's work, individuality and sheer
endurance, as well as an eye-opener about the continuing
viability and vitality of traditional artistic practice. H
Christopher Hyland
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