“a fascinating peek”: review of Anna Swan
A nice review of The Extraordinary Life of Anna Swan by Anne Renaud can be found on Goodreads.com
“This book gives an interesting overview of her life, with lots of photographs and anecdotes. The author paints a picture of a real woman playing the hand she was dealt with grace and dignity, and never losing control of her own life. The fact that Anna found love with a man nearly her own height adds a joyful touch to the story. Now, admittedly, the author paints a rosy picture of what was basically a sideshow existence, but she tells it with an authentic voice and bases her opinion on research. The result is a fascinating peek into the life of an interesting woman who may have been known for being a ‘giantess’ but was clearly much much more.”