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Book SynopsisPonders the changing nature of community in the modern American West, where old family ranches are being turned into subdivisions and historic towns are evolving into mean, congested cities. Linda Hasselstrom’s scrutiny, like her life, moves back and forth between her ranch on the South Dakota prairie and her house in an old neighbourhood at the edge of downtown Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Trade Review“Hasselstrom explores the making--and breaking--of community in the American West, a clear-eyed view of those areas identified by most as 'rural'--western towns, farming and ranching communities--and the division between past norms and current trends in the regions she calls home. She writes from the heart of the West, and her story is a compelling, straight-from-the hip rendering of the reality of modern western life. Her message is timely, and it suggests there's hope that the current polemics dividing the West might yet be resolved before all that's good and true is gone."" - Judy Blunt, author of
Breaking Clean""This is a strong, pulls-no-punches book about what holds us together and drives us apart. It's important reading, no matter where you live."" -
Story Circle Book Reviews""No Place Like Home is a must for any who want to remember the west as it was."" -
The Midwest Book Review""Anyone who wants to develop in rural areas should keep Hasselstrom's cautions in mind."" -
NewWest.Net“Hasselstrom takes stock of what it means to live responsibly upon the land and with others. . . . With her feet firmly planted in the past and her eyes cast appraisingly toward the future, this prairie philosopher considers her personal heritage within the context of the land that sustains her.” -
Booklist“
No Place Like Home promises to be one of Hasselstrom’s very best books. She is defining the notion of community in today’s American West, and the resulting essays are superb.” - Ann Ronald, author of
Oh, Give Me a Home: Western Contemplations
