What happens when your husband dies unexpectedly in the prime of your life and marriage? In Widow’s Might, Kim Knight shares her experience when her husband s

Explores how widows were portrayed in early American culture, and how widows themselves created identities in response to their unique roles. Utilizing widows'

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In early American society, one’s identity was determined in large part by gender. The ways in which men and women engaged with their communities were generall

"Widow" is one title women do not want to have. Yet, according to the Surgeon General’s office, 800,000 people become widows or widowers every year in the Uni