How Long to Read Texas Adoption Activist Edna Gladney: A Life & Legacy of Love

How Long Does it Take to Read Texas Adoption Activist Edna Gladney: A Life & Legacy of Love?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 43 minutes to read Texas Adoption Activist Edna Gladney: A Life & Legacy of Love by Sherrie S. McLeRoy

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

In 1941, Greer Garson earned an Academy Award nomination for her portrayal of Fort Worth's Edna Gladney in Blossoms in the Dust." All eyes turned toward the small yet mighty Gladney and her fight for children's rights and adoption reform. Born in 1886, Edna Gladney was labeled as "illegitimate" from birth and, as an adult, lobbied for that label's removal from all birth certificates. During World War I, when many women left the home to work, Edna opened an innovative daytime nursery to care for the children of these workingwomen. What became the Gladney Center for Adoption has changed the lives of families and children the world over. Author and Gladney parent Sherrie McLeRoy tells Edna's amazing story alongside the making of the movie that launched Edna and adoption reform beyond Fort Worth's borders to national recognition.."

How long is Texas Adoption Activist Edna Gladney: A Life & Legacy of Love?

Texas Adoption Activist Edna Gladney: A Life & Legacy of Love by Sherrie S. McLeRoy is 162 pages long, and a total of 40,824 words.

This makes it 55% the length of the average book. It also has 50% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Texas Adoption Activist Edna Gladney: A Life & Legacy of Love Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 43 minutes to read Texas Adoption Activist Edna Gladney: A Life & Legacy of Love aloud.

What Reading Level is Texas Adoption Activist Edna Gladney: A Life & Legacy of Love?

Texas Adoption Activist Edna Gladney: A Life & Legacy of Love is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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