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This poignant narrative captures the essence of starting anew, emphasizing the importance of hope and the possibility...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Second Chance by Nellie McClung invites listeners to explore themes of resilience and renewal that resonate deeply in today's world. This poignant narrative captures the essence of starting anew, emphasizing the importance of hope and the possibility of transformation. McClung's work reminds us that everyone's journey is fraught with challenges, but it is through these struggles that we often find our greatest strength. The enduring message of second chances speaks to the human spirit's capacity for growth and change, making this audiobook a timeless reflection on life and the opportunities that await us when we embrace them.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>32006</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b57fca631ed537bc69c3d54326435ce9.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Second Chance - Nellie McClung</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/second-chance-nellie-mcclung--72245763</link><description><![CDATA[Nellie L. McClung (1873-1951) is a Canadian icon - a feminist, social activist, author, and political leader. When she was a child, she moved to Manitoba with her pioneer family. As a teacher in rural Manitoba, she was a keen observer of village life at the turn of the century. As a suffragette, she led the campaign for women's enfranchisement, which saw Manitoba become the first province in Canada to grant the vote to women in 1916, a right granted at the national level in 1918, before either the US (1920) or UK (1928). Elected to the Alberta legislature in 1921, she championed children’s health care and women’s rights. As a member of the "famous five", whose statues now graces the grounds of the Manitoba legislature, her 1929 court challenge led to the recognition of women as “persons”, eligible to sit as federal senators. When published in 1908, Sowing Seeds in Danny was a national bestseller, selling more than 100,000 copies and introducing the young Pearl Watson, the Watson clan, and the villagers of Millford, Manitoba. The Second Chance is the second volume in the Pearl Watson trilogy, which recounts Pearl's teen years, as she must choose between pursuing an education and supporting the family farm. As with Sowing Seeds, it is a poignant introduction to the hardscrabble struggles of turn-of-the-century prairie life. (Summary by ASharma)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72245763</guid><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 13:22:34 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72245763/second_chance_nellie_mcclung.mp3" length="256040568" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Nellie McClung</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Nellie L. McClung (1873-1951) is a Canadian icon - a feminist, social activist, author, and political leader. When she was a child, she moved to Manitoba with her pioneer family. As a teacher in rural Manitoba, she was a keen observer of village life...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Nellie L. McClung (1873-1951) is a Canadian icon - a feminist, social activist, author, and political leader. When she was a child, she moved to Manitoba with her pioneer family. As a teacher in rural Manitoba, she was a keen observer of village life at the turn of the century. As a suffragette, she led the campaign for women's enfranchisement, which saw Manitoba become the first province in Canada to grant the vote to women in 1916, a right granted at the national level in 1918, before either the US (1920) or UK (1928). Elected to the Alberta legislature in 1921, she championed children’s health care and women’s rights. As a member of the "famous five", whose statues now graces the grounds of the Manitoba legislature, her 1929 court challenge led to the recognition of women as “persons”, eligible to sit as federal senators. When published in 1908, Sowing Seeds in Danny was a national bestseller, selling more than 100,000 copies and introducing the young Pearl Watson, the Watson clan, and the villagers of Millford, Manitoba. The Second Chance is the second volume in the Pearl Watson trilogy, which recounts Pearl's teen years, as she must choose between pursuing an education and supporting the family farm. As with Sowing Seeds, it is a poignant introduction to the hardscrabble struggles of turn-of-the-century prairie life. (Summary by ASharma)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>32006</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>chance,historical,legislature,manitoba,mcclung,pearl,seeds,sowing,watson,women</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b57fca631ed537bc69c3d54326435ce9.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
