Showing What Would the World Be Without Women: Stories from the Ninth Ward (Neighborhood Story Project, The) by Waukesha Jackson

What Would the World be without Women? Waukesha Jackson's book is an examination of loss and recovery. Starting with her relationship to her mother, Ms. Jackson reflects upon the struggles inherent in many of the lives of women living in the Ninth Ward. In particular, she examines the frequent role of women as caretaker of the community in their homes, social clubs, barrooms, and churches. Through interviews, photography, and reflectio... Full description