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Out Of Step

Out Of Step

Pool, Maria Louise

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ISBN10: 1163780510
ISBN13: 9781163780510
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 290
Weight: 0.86
Height: 0.61 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Out of Step is a captivating novel written by Maria Louise Pool. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Ruth Clinton, who is determined to break free from the traditional gender roles of her time. Ruth is an intelligent and independent woman who dreams of pursuing a career in law, but she faces many obstacles along the way.The novel is set in the early 1900s, a time when women were expected to stay at home and take care of their families. Ruth's desire to become a lawyer is met with resistance from her family and society. She is constantly told that women are not suited for such professions and that she should focus on finding a husband instead.Despite the challenges she faces, Ruth is determined to follow her dreams. She enrolls in law school and faces discrimination from her male classmates and professors. She also struggles to balance her studies with her responsibilities at home, as her mother falls ill and she has to take care of her younger siblings.As Ruth navigates through the obstacles in her life, she discovers the true meaning of love and friendship. She meets a young man named John who supports her ambitions and becomes her closest ally. Together, they fight against the prejudices of their time and strive to make a difference in the world.Out of Step is a powerful and inspiring novel that explores themes of gender roles, discrimination, and perseverance. It is a must-read for anyone who has ever faced adversity and refused to give up on their dreams.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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