Alaskan Quotes

“The copse of trees shut out the sky at intervals. Between them were gaps; snow, tinged with the faint light of the morning sun, alternated with shadows. This reminded her of all life’s joys and sorrows. The trail was Life
itself, unfolding.”
― Suzy Davies, The Girl in The Red Cape

“Each evening the night swallowed the sun and gave the raven the sun's energy. He stored this power in his wings, tinged with the blue of Alaskan skies.”
― Suzy Davies, The Girl in The Red Cape

“There are three kinds of persons who practice discrimination against Indians and other Native people. First, the politician who wants to maintain an inferior minority group so he can always promise them something. Second, the Mr. and Mrs. Jones who aren't quite sure of their social position and who are nice to you on one occasion and can't see you on others, depending on who they are with. Third, the great superman who believes in the superiority of the white race. - Elizabeth Peratrovich”
― Annie Boochever, Fighter in Velvet Gloves: Alaska Civil Rights Hero Elizabeth Peratrovich

“The fighter in velvet gloves had punched more powerfully than any boxer. Yet her only weapon had been her carefully chosen words delivered with elegance and integrity.”
― Annie Boochever, Fighter in Velvet Gloves: Alaska Civil Rights Hero Elizabeth Peratrovich

“This was informal, like most things in Alaska. Something we’d noticed already in our brief stay. People wore the clothes that were most comfortable for them, and obviously, that wasn’t any different in Faith Hospital. They weren’t taken aback by my appearance or haphazard stop. The causal family atmosphere drew me in, and I prayed silently for God’s guidance.”
― Maryann Landers, Alaskan Calibration: Alaskan Women of Caliber Series