A husband and wife enter into a life of hardship in order to repay the debt incurred in replacing a borrowed diamond necklace only to learn, ten years later, the irony of their situation. Includes an analysis of the story and a biography of the author.
thirteen women and the experiment that transformed their lives
Jarvis, Cheryl
2008
Recounts the true story of a group of women who together purchased an expensive diamond necklace, which they shared, and, in the process, changed their lives and community.
Discusses historical and cultural influences on fiber and bead jewelry designs and presents more than twenty patterns and illustrated step-by-step instructions for making a fiber and bead necklace.
A mother shares with her daughter stories of the generations of women in their family as each individual has passed along the tales and a glittering necklace to her own daughter. Includes notes on the author's exploration of her ancestry.