It takes the average reader 4 hours and 10 minutes to read The Woods Were Full of Men by Irma Lee Emmerson
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
In this lively memoir, Irma Lee Emmerson tells the true account of her spontaneous, covert decision to leave the comforts of her sister's San Francisco home to work as a second cook at a logging camp in Coos Bay, Oregon. During this impulsive journey, Irma meets with obstacles and victories that give her insight into her capabilities as never before. After years of rejection from prospective employers and love interests, Irma proves that she can support herself financially and inspire romance. The Woods Were Full of Men, not only a tale of one woman's path to self-discovery, provides a firsthand cultural and historical snapshot of 1940s gender roles in addition to a number of regional issues concerning the often stigmatized profession of loggers. This delightful story has inspired readers since its initial publication in 1963 and is sure to continue to enchant generations to come.
The Woods Were Full of Men by Irma Lee Emmerson is 250 pages long, and a total of 62,500 words.
This makes it 84% the length of the average book. It also has 76% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 41 minutes to read The Woods Were Full of Men aloud.
The Woods Were Full of Men is suitable for students ages 12 and up.
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