Wonderful interview. Stef, I really appreciate that you listened attentively to Jill and gave her the respect and space to provide her in-depth thoughts and answers. You never interrupted her which makes you shine through as an interviewer. Not all interviews are this articulate and you shine through. This is my first viewing and watch of Jill L.. I love her energy and sincere caring of Anne Lister and Ann Walker. Amazing that you did the trek of her very footsteps. Stef...WOW!! What a wonderful life to be able to explore the paths of A.L. as your own vocation now. I'm envious and interested. Thank you for this meaningful interview. I have ordered Female Fortune a week or so ago and can't wait for it to arrive. I'm already reading Whitbread books, journals/ diaries, and all things A.L. and A.W. that is there to read. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
I am from RSA The Oppenheimers pretend they hated apartheid but boy they make millions out of the blacks. Pre world war 2 my Dad worked for them in Diamond mines. A black earned tricky for a ton of blueground in such dangerous conditions...it was really a slave wage...yes all about greed. Your reply was so true.
Thanks for the discussion Ladies. Of course Anne Lister was an enigma and polymath, she was radically self-referred and independent-minded, but it doesnt appear to have extended into humanitarian or social justice issues. She also appears to have been a product of her social class and a hugely ambitious social climber, is this a fair observation?
Yes I’m reading her biography and I am finding her, imo, unlikeable. Taking advantage of AW regarding money is the main dislike, although her disloyalty and cheating of AW ranks up there as well.
Wonderful interview. Stef, I really appreciate that you listened attentively to Jill and gave her the respect and space to provide her in-depth thoughts and answers. You never interrupted her which makes you shine through as an interviewer. Not all interviews are this articulate and you shine through. This is my first viewing and watch of Jill L.. I love her energy and sincere caring of Anne Lister and Ann Walker. Amazing that you did the trek of her very footsteps. Stef...WOW!! What a wonderful life to be able to explore the paths of A.L. as your own vocation now. I'm envious and interested. Thank you for this meaningful interview. I have ordered Female Fortune a week or so ago and can't wait for it to arrive. I'm already reading Whitbread books, journals/ diaries, and all things A.L. and A.W. that is there to read. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Those poor woman and children down her mines in shocking conditions...she was clever but cruel and selfish...
Not really different from coal mines now too. It's all about money. Sadly.
I am from RSA The Oppenheimers pretend they hated apartheid but boy they make millions out of the blacks. Pre world war 2 my Dad worked for them in Diamond mines. A black earned tricky for a ton of blueground in such dangerous conditions...it was really a slave wage...yes all about greed. Your reply was so true.
Thanks for the discussion Ladies. Of course Anne Lister was an enigma and polymath, she was radically self-referred and independent-minded, but it doesnt appear to have extended into humanitarian or social justice issues. She also appears to have been a product of her social class and a hugely ambitious social climber, is this a fair observation?
She also was what we call today as "user" She took advantage of her lovers.
Yes I’m reading her biography and I am finding her, imo, unlikeable. Taking advantage of AW regarding money is the main dislike, although her disloyalty and cheating of AW ranks up there as well.