This book crossed my path quite by accident 15 years ago and has not left my heart or my memory since. The story is marvelous - rich in detail of both the wilderness life and the spiritual renewal that resulted from that adventure. It inspired me in ways no other story ever has and took me to a new level of awareness of the presence, the power and the majesty of God in my life. This woman and her family did what I still do not have the courage to do - venture so far from the comforts of society. But sometimes the simplest adventures in life are a step into the unknown and this story taught me that, during those times, I am never too far away for God to find me - in fact I learned, that when I finally get there, He is waiting there for me! I have this book in paperback form and ceased lending it years ago because it is so fragile. I bought copies for friends and family and always found them changed after reading Lois's book. What a wonderful gift she gave to the world so many years ago...and how marvelous it can sit upon our bookshelves, to be read and re-read over and over, transporting us instantly into the wilderness where He is waiting to indeed meet us again. God bless Lois Ellen Olson wherever she is today and thanks to her from the depths of my heart for one of the best books I will ever read during my time here on earth.

have read this book 3 times, and always find it an escape. i am trying to find more books written by lois ellen olson. i first read this book back in the 80's, at a time when my husband and i were still dreaming about leaving southern california. i still dream about the place the olson's moved to, but sometimes we have to stay where the jobs are. i admire their courage and will continue to dream that dream. i am only 40 and may some day find myself in a remote part of the northwest. it was such a great book that i have leant it to many people in the past, and they have sometimes not returned it, so I have had to re-order it twice from the bible book stores. please let me know of any news of of lois e olson or any of her recent writings. always my best to her and her wonderful family who were courageous enough to battle the wilderness, hats off to her and her family!!!!!

Donna