Laura Bell
Claiming Ground
- ISBN 13:
- 9780307474643
- author:
- Laura Bell
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 241
- Dimensions:
- 20.2 x 13.4 x 1.9 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Personal Memoirs, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Laura Bell's memoir is a vivid account of her life in the American West. In 1977, she left her family home to herd sheep in Wyoming's Big Horn Basin, seeking a new way of life. She found a community among drunks and eccentrics who shared her passion for solitude and hard work. As she navigated this unconventional world, Bell took on various roles - cattle rancher, forest ranger, outfitter, masseuse, wife and mother - all while struggling to find solid ground. Her story is one of self-discovery and resilience in the face of adversity. This memoir offers a unique glimpse into a bygone era, where the boundaries between work and life were often blurred. With its blend of grit, humor and introspection, Bell's account is both breathtaking and singular.