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I selected this book for the church book group I facilitate. Choosing books for others to read and discuss is always tricky. But everyone in our group, women and men, has lauded this book. Each person has connected to different aspects of Annie, Tarzan, and Depeche Toi's odyssey. Elizabeth Lett effortlessly weaves into the story an impressive amount of history, geography, cultural milieu, all of which embellishes the narrative. The story of Annie Wilkins' courageous ride across America in 1954. At a time when our society is riven with isolation, distrust, rudeness, and cruelty, The Ride of Her Life is a reminder of how we can be - caring for one another, persevering, persisting, trusting in ourselves and in others.I know the area of Minot, Maine fairly well. I have also traveled to many of the other towns in New England - just not on horse back. I loved the both th story of Annie as well as the telling of the development of the American car culture.One thing that prevents me from giving this book 5 stars is the entirely inappropriate use of the label of Down East applied to both Annie as well as her accent. Neither Minot, Maine, nor the White Mountain region of New Hampshire are anywhere close to being Down East! Down East is very specifically Washington County, Maine. Named so due to the old sailing ships requiring a 'down' East blowing wind to be able to tack into the harbors. I know that area as well as I know the area around Minot.Annie Wilkins, the heroine of this book, is, in some ways a typical, down-to-earth, self- sufficient Mainer, except for her desire to live an adventurous life. These two qualities, along with a strong stubborn streak make for a fascinating and moving true story.I don't want to spoil it. Read it yourself because it will reinforce a lesson, depending on what you believe. I thought it would be an exciting true story to read because I too would love to ride a horse across America, but I find when people don't give the glory to God and it's all about someone's "self-reliance" it ends up being more sad than happy. We all will come to the end of "self" and it ain't pretty. I think Elizabeth Letts is a good enough writer (I've read two of her books), it's just that so many people in the horse business (whether racing, showing, jumping or this story) are giving themselves all the credit for what good happens (or worship the horse) and that attitude will always rear it's ugly head back on itself eventually. But oh how God loves His creatures (and us), and may we all continue to lift them up in prayer!Loved this book. Probably colored in part as it is about a Maine resident as am I. Much of the info about Maine was familiar to me. The author does go into interesting detail about every State Annie traveled through and how it was during the time of her travels. Such an adventure that you feel you are riding beside her every hoofbeat of the way. This sometimes-treacherous trip could not be accomplished today. I've read many other books by this author, and she consistently does a great job.Author Letts, I tip my hat to you on a story retold to perfection. Your attention to details honors sweet Annie and provides a legacy that will withstand the test of time. The story also captures the innocence of America in the 1950s, and a bygone era some of us correctly remember. Cheers, Elizabeth!The best ones are always the real ones. Should be a movie. So good that I bought a copy for one of my sons, who loves the same genre.What an exceptional story. Anne and her precious companions accomplished the impossible - and with so much love and faith. The people along the way were heart warming. It was a whole other time in history.