Not written by an individual or couple who were use to a remote life style, it follows their first year or so coming to terms with their choice and learning to love it.
Back in the 60's Helen's books helped inspire some of the back to nature movement.
Much of their involvement with some of their animal friends would find criticism with environmentalist, but has to be taken in context.
An easy, fun read that gives you lots of time to think who you would handle the same situations.
She doesn't mind admitting that in the beginning they were in way over their heads.
Her husband illustrated the books.
And they had a log cabin!
