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A Woman of Valour by Claire Trepanier
A Woman of Valour by Claire Trepanier
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A Woman of Valour

The Biography of Marie-Louise Bouchard Labelle
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The biography of Marie-Louise Bouchard Labelle tells of a youngCanadian woman of humble background who, at the turn of the 20thcentury, discovers love with the priest of her village, a man 33 yearsolder. After three children and 15 years of happy life together, herspouse returns to the priesthood, just before the Great Depression.Trépanier narrates this brave woman's struggle to raise theirchildren alone. Her story raises questions on the mandatory celibacy ofCatholic priests and the status of women in the eyes of the CatholicChurch.

Author Biography:

Claire Trépanier lives in Ottawa. Her interest intravel, teaching, and international development led her to participatein the conception and co-creation of the TV series Gensd’ici, Gens d’ailleurs, which aired on TCV Outaouaisfrom September to December 1999. A Woman of Valour is atestimony to her admiration of women's resilience, courage, anddynamic spirit.
Release date Australia
April 1st, 2010
Pages
255
Audience
  • General (US: Trade)
Illustrations
60 b&w photos
Dimensions
152x229x15
ISBN-13
9781897425848
Product ID
4044442

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