Winter Wheat Book

James Welch gave a beautiful description of the book in his introduction. Winter Wheat tells the story of Ellen Webb, a girl who grew up on a farm (she can thresh wheat, milk cows, pluck chickens) and it is her story. She grows up and wants to go to college. The money from the year's wheat harvest does not allow her to continue school. It is about her relationships, the yearly harvests, and a description of the teacherage (which is about 85 miles from the farm.) She is a young schoolteacher who loves her children. This novel takes place in central Montana; just after America enters World War II. Winter wheat does best on the high plains of Montana. If planted properly and at the right time, it can be financially rewarding. If there is too little moisture or too much moisture, if the winter is too severe or the wind blows too hot, or a hailstorm comes, then spirits sink and there is little financial return.

It was a wonderful read by Mildred Walker. I cannot recommend it highly enough! I will reread this book several more times. I absolutely loved it.