Carolyn B. reviewed on 7/18/2015 + 4 more book reviews

Really enjoyed this book told from the viewpoint of a woman making a life from scratch in the Montana wilderness. Great details about ranch life in those days, good and bad. What sets this book apart from other memoirs from this time is the honesty of Nannie Alderson's true feelings about the darker side of frontier living and the challenges she faced. She apparently suffered from anxiety and is very candid about experiencing the same fears, depression, jealousy and resentments that we all do today. Transitioning from a carefree bride to an overworked mother of four is something many of us can relate to.

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