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SheilaC
True Blue Farmgirl
1948 Posts
Sheila
Vermont
USA
1948 Posts |
 Posted - Aug 29 2008 : 6:05:31 PM
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| Any of you ever read her? I was re-organizing my bookcase and saw a few I have by her. . .thought those of you outpost-minded may be interested in her books. Look her up at your library if you never have! They're definitely interesting reading! |
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
3659 Posts |
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catscharm74
True Blue Farmgirl
4687 Posts
Heather
Texas
USA
4687 Posts |
Posted - Aug 29 2008 : 6:44:21 PM
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She has several more books..
"Anne LaBastille, author of Woodswoman, Beyond Black Bear Lake, Woodswoman III, Woodswoman IV, Assignment:Wildlife, and Women of the Wilderness..." and a few more....
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/results.asp?ATH=Anne+Labastille
Heather
Yee-Haw, I am a cowgirl!!!
FARMGIRL #90 |
Edited by - catscharm74 on Aug 29 2008 6:45:11 PM |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Aug 29 2008 : 9:28:44 PM
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I have read the first two Woodswoman books and just ordered III. I loved her books so far!
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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SheilaC
True Blue Farmgirl
1948 Posts
Sheila
Vermont
USA
1948 Posts |
Posted - Aug 30 2008 : 10:19:29 AM
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| Mama Poc is a different style, not the woodswoman ones, but a great picture of extinction/environmental efforts |
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sewbug
True Blue Farmgirl
61 Posts
kim
Charlton
ma
USA
61 Posts |
Posted - Aug 30 2008 : 5:52:13 PM
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Hi. I finished Woodswoman recently and currently have Women and the Wilderness checked out of the library. All of the women listed in that book are remarkable!! I am planning a winter hike in november in the mountains. It just gets you in the mood.!!!! Although I am nervous a bit because I will be the newbe ! Love Ann LaBastille, she is great! kim
farmgirl sister #105 |
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catscharm74
True Blue Farmgirl
4687 Posts
Heather
Texas
USA
4687 Posts |
Posted - Aug 30 2008 : 6:11:57 PM
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I lived for a short time in the area her Woodswoman books center on. I actually had my copies signed by her. She is TINY but strong and her dogs were so sweet. They came to all the signings. She is well into her 60's now and has dropped off some bit but probably having a lot of fun.
Heather
Yee-Haw, I am a cowgirl!!!
FARMGIRL #90 |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Aug 30 2008 : 10:12:19 PM
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Isn't it awesome to meet an author of books you love? I have had that experience and find it so fun.
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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LindaEllen
True Blue Farmgirl
275 Posts
Linda
Missouri
USA
275 Posts |
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EnchantedWoodsGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
959 Posts
Kathy
New Jersey
USA
959 Posts |
Posted - Oct 07 2008 : 3:07:45 PM
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I was just reading on an Adirondack forum that Anne LaBastille is now living in an Assisted Living facility - how sad with how much she loved her independence and her animals. I am hoping to find an address to be able to write to her. I am very moved by her writing.
Kathy of the Enchanted Wood
Farmgirl Sister #59
http://enchantedwoodmusings.blogspot.com/
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catscharm74
True Blue Farmgirl
4687 Posts
Heather
Texas
USA
4687 Posts |
Posted - Oct 07 2008 : 3:18:34 PM
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Are you serious??? Oh my gosh...what happened?? She was so healthy. I pray for her.
Heather
Yee-Haw, I am a cowgirl!!!
FARMGIRL #90 |
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EnchantedWoodsGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
959 Posts
Kathy
New Jersey
USA
959 Posts |
Posted - Oct 07 2008 : 8:05:16 PM
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Not sure, I popped her name in a google search and saw something come up about them looking for homes for her cats (think the post is a few years old) and I clicked on it and that is where I read she was living in an Assisted Living place. I sure hope nothing bad happened to her. I have the first Wilderness book and ordered the second one and I have to say, it is hard to put down, I am moved by her writing.
If you like her style of writing you might want to check out Richard Proenneke - One Man's Wilderness - there is a DVD called Alone in the Wilderness and I love that too - he lived for so many years in a cabin he built himself in Alaska - sadly he is gone now. Such a peaceful man - never married and enjoyed his solitude. I have More Readings From One Man's Wilderness: The Journals of Richard L. Proenneke 1974-1980. What a talented man.
Wouldn't it be wonderful to be that self sufficent? I think with times the way they are now, it will drive people back to simpler ways and that can be a positive thing. I think we rely too much on technology....lol, and here I am using one right now.
Kathy of the Enchanted Wood
Kathy of the Enchanted Wood
Farmgirl Sister #59
http://enchantedwoodmusings.blogspot.com/
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catscharm74
True Blue Farmgirl
4687 Posts
Heather
Texas
USA
4687 Posts |
Posted - Oct 08 2008 : 04:52:18 AM
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I lived near Jay, NY, where she is now. I think she would be in her 70's now. Hmm..I hope everything works out ok.
Heather
Yee-Haw, I am a cowgirl!!!
FARMGIRL #90 |
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Thistle Cove Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
141 Posts
Sandra
Tazewell
VA
USA
141 Posts |
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Carrie W
Farmgirl Legend/Chapter Guru
437 Posts
Saratoga Springs
New York
USA
437 Posts |
Posted - Mar 17 2009 : 4:30:20 PM
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I have read the first two books and loved them both. I live just south of the Adk Mts and have hiked in them quite a bit. For anyone with a love of the mountains and a bit of wonderlust, these books are perfect!!!
carrie m
www.totallykadeshfarm.blogspot.com
Farmgirl Sisterhood #147
Tis better to weep at joy than to joy at weeping--Shakespeare, Much Ado About Nothing |
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lilwing
True Blue Farmgirl
1403 Posts
Brooke
Fulshear
Texas
USA
1403 Posts |
Posted - Oct 22 2010 : 11:37:29 AM
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Apparently, she suspected the lake to have pollution.. and she had some tests ran. The lake ended up having strains of bacteria in it that are known to be Alzheimer's bacteria now. Sadly, she ended up with Alheimer's and now has to stay in an assisted living home. :(
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