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Book Synopsis: In 1637, Anne Hutchinson, a forty-six-year-old midwife who was pregnant with her sixteenth child, stood before forty male judges of the Massachusetts General Court, charged with heresy and sedition. In a time when women could not vote, hold public office, or teach outside the home, the charismatic Hutchinson wielded remarkable political power. Her unconventional ideas had attracted a following of prominent citizens eager for social reform. Hutchinson defended herself brilliantly, but the judges, faced with a perceived threat to public order, banished her for behaving in a manner "not comely for [her] sex."
Written by one of Hutchinson's direct descendants, American Jezebel brings both balance and perspective to Hutchinson's story. It captures this American heroine's life in all its complexity, presenting her not as a religious fanatic, a cardboard feminist, or a raging crank—as some have portrayed her—but as a flesh-and-blood wife, mother, theologian, and political leader. The book narrates her dramatic expulsion from Massachusetts, after which her judges, still threatened by her challenges, promptly built Harvard College to enforce religious and social orthodoxies—making her the mid-wife to the nation's first college. In exile, she settled Rhode Island, becoming the only woman ever to co-found an American colony.
The seeds of the American struggle for women's and human rights can be found in the story of this one woman's courageous life. American Jezebel illuminates the origins of our modern concepts of religious freedom, equal rights, and free speech, and showcases an extraordinary woman whose achievements are astonishing by the standards of any era.
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Discover the captivating story of Anne Hutchinson, a woman ahead of her time, in the compelling book American Jezebel: The Uncommon Life of Anne Hutchinson, the Woman Who Defied the Puritans. Step back into history and witness the extraordinary life of this midwife and mother of sixteen children who challenged the norms of society in 17th century Massachusetts.
Immerse yourself in Hutchinson's remarkable journey as she stood before forty male judges, accused of heresy and sedition, while pregnant with her sixteenth child. In an era when women had limited rights, Anne Hutchinson managed to hold power and influence through her unconventional beliefs and political prowess. Her ideas attracted prominent citizens eager for change, making her an icon of social reform.
Written by one of Hutchinson's direct descendants, American Jezebel presents an in-depth and balanced portrayal of this American heroine. This book goes beyond the stereotypes, showcasing Hutchinson as a multidimensional figure: a wife, mother, theologian, and political leader. Experience her expulsion from Massachusetts and witness how her challenges prompted the opening of Harvard College, establishing her as the midwife to the nation's first institution of higher learning.
Join Anne Hutchinson in her resilient journey to Rhode Island, where she co-founded an American colony, becoming the only woman to achieve such a feat. Through her struggles and triumphs, the book sheds light on the origins of modern concepts like religious freedom, equal rights, and free speech. Hutchinson's incredible achievements transcend time and continue to inspire the fight for women's and human rights.
Experience the power of Anne Hutchinson's story and gain insight into the foundations of our modern society. Get your copy of American Jezebel: The Uncommon Life of Anne Hutchinson, the Woman Who Defied the Puritans today.
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