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This engaging true story is deeply rooted in the mountain landscapes of Wyoming, where the untamed wilderness meets the resilient spirit of a young ranch girl. This story is a beacon of authenticity, drawing audiences into a world that that transcends the ordinary and breathes life into the extraordinary. Cynthia Galey Peck's narrative prowess ensures an emotionally charged journey that will resonate with viewers across the globe. In 1945, three-year-old Cynthia with her father and mother arrived at her family's ranch, nestled under Buck Mountain in Jackson Hole Wyoming. White Grass Ranch, a magical spot for Cindy, was within an easy horseback ride to sparkling glaciated lakes and wildlife habitat. As a resourceful only child, her prominent friends and siblings were the animals. Cindy and her horse, Eva, traveled deep into the backcountry. She believed God must live in the magnificent Teton mountains that He built and from which He sent her a personal Spirit Guide. Cynthia shares true and fascinating stories that reveal insight into her unique coming-of-age as she embraced Wyoming's resourceful and independent spirit. She details how she developed coping strategies while dealing with lonely childhood challenges and disappointments. She learned lessons primarily from horses; loyalty, honesty, and friendship. She found security through a career in the U.S. Forest Service, packing mules, living in the wilderness, pioneering and building trails. She encountered grizzlies, wolves, deer, and elk in the wilderness. She earned respect through hard work and keeping true to her word, and solace in His wonderous mountains. Readers may find joy horseback riding beside Cynthia in the forest, may cry with her during difficulties, and laugh with her during the delight of successful achievements. May readers share the thrill of triumph amid heartbreak and the rewards of being a decent person while listening to your Spirit Guide.

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"A marvelous book about Jackson Hole the way I would like to remember it before it became ""gentrified"". And of course, it is a glimpse into one woman's life in the west as she struggles to provide for her family and herself working for the US Forest Service in several of the designated wilderness areas in the west. Backcountry travelers benefit from the hard work of all these mostly unsung heroes like the author Cynthia Peck. ""When no one knows what a diamond hitch is, it""s the death of wilderness."" Aldo Leopold as quoted by Cynthia Peck. Read the book! Having visited the old remains of the White Grass and visiting since its rehab I was so glad to find this book. Loving the history of the ranches lost to Grand Teton Park this is a jewel. Cindy Peck tells great stories of love, hard times and good times, dudes, ranch life and family. Her love of God's gifts of the earth and animals is heartwarming. She has added much more to my love of Teton Park and its history. Loved this book. Just finished the book. It has been a longtime since I even read a book not for work ..... We all have a story, and Cynthia Peck has shared insightful details. She lets her readers in with such courage. I so enjoyed the fact that she stayed authentic, real, loving, and sincere in her truths. I will always admire her for this! A must read. A first-hand realistic account that imparts the feel of early life on a ranch in Wyoming's Tetons during the 1940's and 1950's and a woman's continued growth and challenges through the years."

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Cynthia Galey Peck is a retired U.S. Forest Service Wilderness Ranger and a proud mother of two successful adult children. In her eighties, she keeps occupied working in her wood shop, going camping with her dog and cats, knitting, sewing, and volunteering for village events. Her enthusiasm remains with the Pleasant Valley Historical Society and her church.

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