Going Over East (PB): Reflections of a Woman Rancher
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| Rating | : | 4.96 (697 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1555911412 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-04-11 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Fine, insightful writing Donald J. Richardson I've read several of Linda Hasselstrom's books and am a fan. She writes well, sharing insights from daily life which are very satisfying.. An excellent book casting reflections on rural female life 2cksyme@nemontel.net I first read this book in a regional lit class in college. Being a farmer's wife, I related easily to her tales of life as she "passed through the gates" on the ranch. What an interesting format. The book touched on the important past as well as present rural issues that make that life unique. The author comes across as a strong, independent, and thoughtful woman--someone who respects the power of the . A wonderful glimpse of a rapidly disappearing lifestyle This is one of my favorite books. I first read it when I had left the traffic clogged freeways of LA to live the rural life. I will never forget the sense Hasselstrom gave of what it really takes to battle the elements (and the political and economic changes) that create such a harsh reality for real working ranchers. As an editor I often refer writers to this book as an excellent example of memoir wri
Linda Hasselstrom is a poet, essayist, and working ranch woman. She has received many awards for her writing, including a National Endowment for the Arts fellowship in poetry and a South Dakota Arts Council literature fellowship.
This new edition of the reflections of a woman rancher includes an epilogue that shares the author's present-day story.
From the Publisher A new edition of a western classic, now with an epilogue that shares the author's present-day story.