American Jezebel

The Uncommon Life of Anne Hutchinson The Woman Who Defied the Puritans

Talking Points

As a descendant who grew up hearing stories about her noted ancestor, Eve LaPlante has a unique connection to and perspective on Anne Hutchinson and New England life - both historical and present. An accomplished journalist, she can easily and eloquently speak about American history, politics, feminism, and religion.

Description

One morning in November 1637, Anne Hutchinson stood before the forty-nine male judges of the Massachusetts General Court. The 46-year-old midwife and Puritan leader, pregnant with her sixteenth child, parried their every charge of heresy or sedition.This engaging biography captures Hutchinson’s life in all its complexity, presenting a riveting portrait of early America. It explores the intimate details of her relationship with William Hutchinson, a marriage of equals centuries ahead of its time.