First and foremost, I want to take the time to thank -Random House/Ballantine for this ARC that I received prior to shutting everything down during the pandemic.
I'm so glad I was able to return and give it the due diligence it demanded because this was a fantastic read that peeked my interest from the start.I'm a tomboy born and raised in rural Bear Creek, Pennsylvania and I wasn't all that familiar with Anne Wilkins until having read this book and the history surrounding her personal/professional story.
What a story it was as she's quite the hero in her own light and has shown that no matter your financial situation, your family history, or even current location you can always ride again.
Set your sails as we embark on horseback, a recently purchased Gelding named Tarzan (Morgan horse), a neigbors gifted dog Depeche Toi, and Rex (Tennessee Walker) having a personality all their own alongside the last of the saddle tramps.
Four thousand miles on the backs of strangers kindness alongside the highways with her faithful companions until they could sadly go no further.
When life gives you a shortened time span you'll do everything in your power to extend it and enjoy every day as if it was your last.
Elizabeth Letts has truly created a book that will forever live on especially in my heart as I love horses, the rugged tumble life of the vast open land, and the fact that Anne Wilkins was a woman who refused to give up.
As journalist told her story she became well known and throughout the town and cities along the way people took time to greet her and offer her a place to rest her head. It was during this time that we truly seen what humanity, empathy, loyalty, and kindess was back in the day.
A time long lost on us today...
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