Certain that her writings will be found only after her death, Carrie confronts the pain and disappointment of the pioneering life with startling honesty. She explores the danger a woman faces of losing herself within a relationship with a strong-willed man. She reaches for the courage to accept her own worth. Most of all she wonders, Can she ever feel truly at home in this rootless life?
I have to say I am a big fan of Jane Kirkpatrick's books. The depth of research she does into each of her books is remarkable and this one is no exception. I did find it a little slow going to start with, but the more chapters I read the more engrossed in the story I became.
This book makes you think of all the hardship and all the high's and low's that the Strahorn's went through. It made me question if I would have done the same if it were my husband and I going through the same trials and tribulations.
They had an amazing life and saw some amazing things, but always Carrie felt as though she had no roots. Not many people would be able to do that. Also being able to live with a man who constantly gambled away their lifestyle and their security would be trying for the most patient of people. You MUST read the authors notes, as they are really interesting; as is the author interview.
Stars out of 5 : 4.5 It was a little bit of a slow start, but got more and more interesting the more you got into the book. Another book by Jane that is a winner in my eyes. Well worth the read.
"Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc.
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