About the book
Jean Godden lived in more than 100 cities and towns before she moved to Seattle. It was simply \"the most spectacular place\" she had ever seen. There, she married, finished her schooling, raised her children, and spent two decades as a reporter, editor, and columnist with the Seattle Post-Intelligencer and Seattle Times. It also was where she served as an activist and city councilmember, working toward reducing the country's largest gender wage gap and championing paid parental leave. Godden witnessed historic events, watched Seattle evolve into a civic and national affairs leader, met city and state movers and shakers, and became a local celebrity herself. In Citizen Jean, the consummate observer recounts-as only she can-the World's Fair that got Seattle noticed, the citizen-led battle against freeways, the fight to keep Pike Place Market away from New York investors, the World Trade Organization protests, and more. She shares personal insights, delivers an insider's view of the city's newspaper strikes and rivalry, and casts a revealing look at regional politicians.
Editions of Citizen Jean
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780874223637
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Jean Godden lived in more than 100 cities and towns before she moved to Seattle. It was simply \"the most spectacular place\" she had ever seen. There, she married, finished her schooling, raised her children, and spent two decades as a reporter, editor, and columnist with the Seattle Post-Intelligencer and Seattle Times. It also was where she served as an activist and city councilmember, working toward reducing the country's largest gender wage gap and championing paid parental leave. Godden witnessed historic events, watched Seattle evolve into a civic and national affairs leader, met city and state movers and shakers, and became a local celebrity herself. In Citizen Jean, the consummate observer recounts-as only she can-the World's Fair that got Seattle noticed, the citizen-led battle against freeways, the fight to keep Pike Place Market away from New York investors, the World Trade Organization protests, and more. She shares personal insights, delivers an insider's view of the city's newspaper strikes and rivalry, and casts a revealing look at regional politicians.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Citizen Jean about?
Jean Godden lived in more than 100 cities and towns before she moved to Seattle. It was simply \"the most spectacular place\" she had ever seen. There, she married, finished her schooling, raised her children, and spent two decades as a reporter, editor, and columnist with the Seattle Post-Intelligencer and Seattle Times. It also was where she served as an activist and city councilmember, working toward reducing the country's largest gender wage gap and championing paid parental leave. Godden witnessed historic events, watched Seattle evolve into a civic and national affairs leader, met city and state movers and shakers, and became a local celebrity herself. In Citizen Jean, the consummate observer recounts-as only she can-the World's Fair that got Seattle noticed, the citizen-led battle against freeways, the fight to keep Pike Place Market away from New York investors, the World Trade Organization protests, and more. She shares personal insights, delivers an insider's view of the city's newspaper strikes and rivalry, and casts a revealing look at regional politicians.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Citizen Jean?
History and Archaeology > History > History of the Americas
Where can I read a sample of Citizen Jean?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780874223637
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Citizen Jean?
Jean H. Godden
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Citizen Jean is available as paperback(ISBN 9780874223637)
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