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In the true stories, essays, and poems of Leaning into the Wind we meet the real women of the High Plains today. Included are reflections on cowboy... read full description

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Jul 16, 2010
Ann rated it: 5 of 5 stars
I simply loved this book! The collection of writing from women living in North and South Dakota, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nebraska was beautiful, heart breaking, thought provoking and informative. Some essays described the exhaustion of calving while others described losing land or husbands or both. I laughed and cried at the beauty and loss described in equally reverential writing. A phenomenal read!
Aug 02, 2011
Melanie rated it: 5 of 5 stars
a spectacular collection of stories written by women of american ranching...many of life's lessons to be learned in these pages.
Oct 23, 2011
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