The Willow-Bender

by Helen Rich

A simple, rhythmic story of an unseasonal storm in Colorado which shows the emotional patterns of those caught in its tension. Goldpan is torn apart by the Shellaby Dredge and Mining Company in its efforts to dig the gold surface miners have been working on for years and as one section fails the company moves on to another, where Andy Towner and his young wife, Reenie, live. Andy, deeply rooted in family pride and lore, refuses to sell, and in defying the company, adds to their problems.

Paperback

Published January 1, 1950

About the author

Helen Rich is the founder and CEO of Medallion/Crixeo an award winning publishing house and media company based in Aurora, IL. Helen is also the founder of On The Wings Of Angels Rescue, a non-profit organization specializing in the rehabilitation and adoption of dogs. She is an award-winning author and an honored sponsor of Triple Threat Mentoring, a not-for-profit organization devoted to helping under-resourced urban youth gain confidence and life skills. She lives on a slightly dusty farm in Florida with a zoo’s worth of rescued or retired critters, including horses, rabbits, dogs, cats, pigs, and chickens. When not running Medallion/Crixeo, writing, or showing horses and dogs, Helen enjoys traveling to exotic locations across the world and rescuing animals across the country.

Reviews

[Lky · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is really about Summit County, Colorado, written by the Summit County native Helen Rich. I loved it. As a native of Summit County as well, it spoke to me and helped me imagine the history of my county in a more personal way than reading a history book.