The Autobiography of a Papago Woman - Hardcoverby Ruth Underhill (Author) The Autobiography of a Papago Woman is a non fiction book written by Ruth Underhill. The book is based on the life of a Papago woman named Maria Chona, who lived in the Sonoran Desert in the southwestern United States. The book provides a detailed account of Chona's life, including her childhood, marriage, motherhood, and her struggle to maintain her cultural identity in a rapidly changing world. The book also explores the