I live in Arizona. This book is about a lady rancher whose holdings were around what is now Seligman and Peach Springs, in northern Arizona. It's a true story. I found it to be very interesting to read how things were back in the early 1900's. The main fight at that time was (and still is) for water. The author, Jeannette Walls, is the subject's grand daughter. She has written several books and is a contributor to the Today Show.
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I Haven't had the chance to read the book as yet BUT-I do have a complaint. The entire book is covered in large writing in bright red ink. Why someone reading a book feels it necessary to write all over it is beyond me. I know the ad says there may be notes in the book but this is beyond notes. Every page is written in. I think I may have to find another copy. This much writing in a book is really distracting. I enjoy reading and this may be a great book, but not this copy.
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I bought this as a used book. I thought the physical condition was better than described. Always good to have the condition better than expected. I enjoyed the story very much. I liked the line where they were going to get an indoor toilet and someone said, Isn't that unsanitary? Who would want a crapper in their house?
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I like reality stories and this is a taste of life in the west like you don't often hear ,even if you live in the very place it happened. . I had read Crystal Castle before and wish I had read this first.
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I loved "The Glass Castle" and have thoroughly enjoyed this book, whose content is based on events that preceded 'Glass Castle'. This author has a very unique way of writing that pulls the reader into the story.
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The memoir of this remarkable woman is great! It's a bit like reading someone's journal, so it doesn't flow well at times. Easy ride, and a great story about a remarkable woman!
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A wonderful true story. Being familiar with AZ & TX, I particularly enjoyed it. Bringing back stories of past times was very interesting.
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This is a terrific historical novel. A strong woman overcoming the odds in a hot, difficult environment to survive and raise her children well.
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I read Wall's previous book Glass Castle and it was interesting to see the other characters.
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Really enjoyed reading this story, I would have liked reading more about the life of this independent tough woman.
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