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has_book_will_travel's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
3.5
sophiaofbroadmoor's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
medium-paced
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail and Racism
Moderate: Violence, Cursing, Abandonment, Kidnapping, and Racial slurs
sheranel's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
5.0
andalucia's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
Moderate: Death and Death of parent
melanie_books's review against another edition
4.0
Anne Hobbs arrives in Chicken, Alaska full of enthusiasm & determination. Young though she is, she wants to make a difference in the lives of her new students. As she settles into her role within the school and community, Anne finds needs everywhere. But as she works to meet those needs, she also meets resistance. Long-held and deeply-felt prejudices grip the settlement, making it difficult for her to reach out to those who need it most. Defying peer from those around her, she not only actively helps the local Alaska Natives - she falls in love with one.
Tisha was my mom's favorite book, but, while I grew up hearing about the story, it took me a long time to actually pick up the book. But I'm glad I did: the story is charming and beautiful, made even more so by the fact that it is a true story. I admired Anne and the ways she treated everyone the same, even those whom others looked down upon. She was incredibly strong-willed in areas where it counted and wisely compliant in areas that didn't. Her romance with Fred was lovely, even though they part ways at the end of the book (the rest of their story is summed in the afterword.) She gives each side character fun personalities and paints a vivid picture of life in rural Alaska. Anyone who like historical fiction would enjoy Tisha.
Tisha was my mom's favorite book, but, while I grew up hearing about the story, it took me a long time to actually pick up the book. But I'm glad I did: the story is charming and beautiful, made even more so by the fact that it is a true story. I admired Anne and the ways she treated everyone the same, even those whom others looked down upon. She was incredibly strong-willed in areas where it counted and wisely compliant in areas that didn't. Her romance with Fred was lovely, even though they part ways at the end of the book (the rest of their story is summed in the afterword.) She gives each side character fun personalities and paints a vivid picture of life in rural Alaska. Anyone who like historical fiction would enjoy Tisha.
calliemclayauthor's review against another edition
5.0
Such an amazing story. I felt somehow connected to the main character in a way because I have a signed copy of the book by her. Plus, my great grandparents met her and have some of her letters.
This book is a must read.
This book is a must read.
bethreadsandnaps's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed hearing about Anne’s story as she moved to Alaska to be a teacher and work with indigenous students. The novel is called Tisha because her favorite pupil calls Anne “teacher” but pronounces it Tisha. While a few aspects are dated (fat shaming), overall it’s a heartwarming story.
adesrochers's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
5.0
A very quick read with a fast plot. Lots of interesting information on rural Alaska. There is racist themes throughout (Alaska in the 20s).
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism
The author doesn’t make racist remarks but characters in the book do. The main character fights this racism.