Three Strong Western Women

By: Carol Sletten, Eric Kramer

Narrated by: Carol Sletten, Eric Kramer, Priscilla Hagen, Deborah Ann Begay

Historical characters reach across time to tell poignant stories about their lives in the play Three Strong Western Women. A Mormon handcart pioneer, a Lutheran missionary, and an Apache warrior woman each describe a life of struggle through tragedy.

Emma Lee was the 17th plural wife of John D. Lee, who was executed for his role in the massacre of settlers in a wagon train at Mountain Meadows in Utah. She did many heroic things during her turbulent life, including saving lives in a tragically ill-timed caravan and running the famous Lee’s Ferry.

Minnie was a Lutheran missionary who lived on the Fort Apache Reservation for 61 years. She played a crucial role in helping members of the tribe survive horrific epidemics.

Lozen, a powerful shaman, healer, and warrior, rode with Geronimo. She served as an important advisor to her brother, the Apache Chief Victorio. She was known for helping her people evade the enemy and her exceptional skill and bravery in battle.

Three Strong Western Women has been performed before enthusiastic audiences and received critical acclaim. This book includes the play as well as background chapters to give you a fuller picture of the people who were important in their lives, as well as the groups to which they belonged and why they were threatened by what was happening in the wider world.

©2012 Carol Sletten (P)2020 Carol Sletten

Enjoy history, Love HERSTORY!

Ms Sletten brings to life the amazing lives of three women who lived almost two hundred years ago. The book is informative, well written and most enjoyable for listening. The historical facts presented are brief, but will satisfy anyone who wants to experience a small part of nineteenth century Arizona.

Three Strong Western Woman

A magnificent book detailing the lives of three women who lived and survived the hardships of the wild West. It clearly describes the times and the circumstances that these women found themselves in and how they prevailed due to their faith and love of humanity. They were wives and mothers whose faith never wavered, inspite of everything they endured, all while holding on to their conviction and staying true to themselves. The writer writes in the 1st person, she puts you right there with them and you wonder if given the same set of circumstances, how strong would you be. The 2nd part of the book provides a narratives giving more historical facts, detail and background.

Interesting and poignant biographies, well researched and presented

Entertaining and informative dramatizations, bringing to life the hardships and triumphs of three women from the history of the American West. Ms. Sletten has chosen her subjects from a variety of cultural and religious backgrounds: don’t expect the old stereotypes from Hollywood here.
Mr. Kramer’s background narratives, though not essential to understanding or enjoying the biographies, provide the listener with an even deeper appreciation of the roles these women played in the story of The West.
History buffs, serious students, or simply any curious person living west of the 100th meridian will enjoy it.

Now these were WOMEN!

I listened with rapt attention to these three stories, When you hear these characters describe what they went through and how they endured and overcame their dangers and hardships you will have a newfound respect for your great grandmother. Each character has her own unique voice and story to tell, This book creates an innovative use of the Audible book format by having each strong woman tell her own story. The supporting factual part of the book is very interesting. It adds context and a surprising perspective. I repeatedly found myself saying," I had NO idea!" This is a enjoyable listen and well worth the investment.
John III