Those that mattered
Barbara Angle
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Those that mattered
Published
1994
Publisher
Crown Publishers
Pages
307
ISBN-10
0517597993
Description
Those That Mattered is a moving, deeply felt novel about a world that most people encounter only on the eleven o'clock news in the wake of a disaster, and about a woman fighting for respect and opportunity in one of the least hospitable places on earth. It is the story of Portia Crowe, granddaughter, daughter, and sister of coal miners, who returns from college to her West Virginia home, her emotional and physical touchstone. Trapped in a marriage as hopeless as much of the life around her, she takes advantage of federal government pressure and the advice of a drifter - "Where's the money at in these hills, hon? Mining. Then that's where to go." Portia, ostracized by her family and her community, becomes one of the first female members of the United Mine Workers. The years she spends in the mines are poisoned by coal dust, by danger, and by the merciless harassment of male miners, but are finally redeemed by the bonds that unite people who work together in constant danger. Those That Mattered is the story of the complex relationship between miners and the Earth, between the union and the company, and between men and women, written by one of the first women to go into the Appalachian coal mines.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Those that mattered?
This edition of Those that mattered has approximately 307 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Those that mattered?
For most readers, Those that mattered typically takes between 6h 24m and 4h 16m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 76,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 7m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 76,750 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Those that mattered?
The estimated word count for Those that mattered is approximately 76,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Those that mattered?
Those that mattered was written by Barbara Angle.
When was Those that mattered published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1994. The original work may have been published on a different date.