Heart of the World (1896)

This book is a baby boomeras recollection of growing up on a working dairy farm in Central Pennsylvania. Itas a collection of nostalgic anecdotes of simpler times and lessons learned on the farm. These served the author well later in life when at the age of forty-six, she suffered a massive stroke. It is the struggles and triumphs over that condition. Itas about the importance of God, family, and the farm in her lifeaa testimonial of determination and hard work. This book runs the gamut of emotionsalaughter, tears, tragedy and triumphs. This heartfelt, joyful account of childhood gives way to the inevitable tragedies we face as adults. The author praises and thanks God for getting her through these difficult times.