What a lovely book this is! I borrowed it from Meredith some time ago but only now got around to reading it. I think I could describe it as a "gentle read". The language is descriptive, the characters are well developed and there is something that just calms you as you read this book.
The story centers around a young girl named Martha who leaves home at a young age looking for work breaking horses. She terms it "gentling wild horses". Many of the young men and hired hands are off fighting the war as the year is 1917 so Martha follows her heart not only to escape and abusive and cruel father, but to find work doing what she loves. The story weaves through a long and hard winter but Martha discovers friendships and a place in the community. There is a richness to the story that describes how people and animals touch each others lives in the most unexpected and profound ways.
I recommend this book for a heartwarming and pleasant read.
289 pages
The story centers around a young girl named Martha who leaves home at a young age looking for work breaking horses. She terms it "gentling wild horses". Many of the young men and hired hands are off fighting the war as the year is 1917 so Martha follows her heart not only to escape and abusive and cruel father, but to find work doing what she loves. The story weaves through a long and hard winter but Martha discovers friendships and a place in the community. There is a richness to the story that describes how people and animals touch each others lives in the most unexpected and profound ways.
I recommend this book for a heartwarming and pleasant read.
289 pages
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