Between Grass And Sky: Where I Live And Work

by Linda M. Hasselstrom

A collection of personal essays from one of the most widely published American environmental writers addresses the concerns about the effects of ranching on the environment.

232 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2002

About the author

Linda M. Hasselstrom is an award-winning poet and writer of the High Plains whose work is rooted in the arid landscape of southwestern South Dakota. She writes, ranches, and conducts writing retreats on the South Dakota ranch homesteaded by her grandfather, a Swedish cobbler, in 1899.

Her website, www.windbreakhouse.com, provides details about her writing retreats, online consulting and her published poetry and nonfiction.

Contact her at info@windbreakhouse.com

Reviews

[Megan Ferguson · Rating 3 out of 5]

A little outdated 25 years later, but I appreciated a perspective from my home state.

[Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

Life out on the grasslands of South Dakota and the nature of cattle and ranching with modern views of conservation and animal husbandry as opposed to previous methods of ranching. My mother’s dream was to be a rancher’s wife and live in isolation but she was a farmer’s wife . My wish was to live in town where I could be close to a library. That said I can see the appeal of the ranch life .

[Lynette · Rating 3 out of 5]

Loved the writing. Enjoyed hearing of Linda's cattle ranch experiences.

[Tattered Cover Book Store]

Author Laura Pritchett recommended this as part of the Rocky Mountain Land Library's "A Reading List For the President Elect: A Western Primer for the Next Administration".

[Kim · Rating 5 out of 5]

What can I say except that I love Linda Hasselstrom's writing.

[Lauri Meyers · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed these stories and memories from the perspective of a cattle rancher. Lovely writing and fascinating experiences.