Priscilla (MSCOZY) reviewed on 3/5/2011

Helpful Score: 1

Hubbell's book is actually more of a journal of her life/thoughts/sightings the year after an unsettling divorce. She moves from her married home to the Ozarks to take time to heal and dwell on her life. It is here she finds solace and calm and just the right atmosphere to find herself again.

The chapters are divided by seasons and she enchantingly recounts her observations on wildlife and nature as time passes. She begins with Spring and ends with Spring, a time of rebuilding and hope for the future, which was quite fitting.

I loved her insights and musings about life. You can feel yourself relaxing as she relates her tales. She has to learn how to do many things to sustain herself and she does meet each challenge. She develops friendships with other humans as well as the animals. Being a full-time beekeeper helps to keep her busy and in funds. But then she is a minimalist.

All in all a most delightful read and recommended for those who love nature and the country life. It is almost like reading someone's personal letters.

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