The Ride of Her Life: The True Story of a Woman, Her Horse, and Their Last-Chance Journey Across America Hardcover – 1 Jun. 2021

This is the story of one woman’s courage to follow here life-long dream despite all odds. At 64 and with just 2-4 years left to live, she sets off with just a few dollars, no bank account and just the basic belongings she can carry on horseback and heads west across America. Her dream? To see California. She starts in Maine on the east coast with no map, - just knows she has to head west.It’s a story of hope, courage, belief in oneself, determination and sheer grit that takes her on a year-long journey through a fast-changing America in the early fifties. She defies all odds, crossing mountains in snow - when told it’s impossible - rides through torrential rain - because she has no where to sleep - but never gives up. She finally rides into California having found her true self, regained her health and - defying those doctors - lives another 22 years. If you only read just one book in 2024 make it THE RIDE OF HER LIFE.

I couldn’t put it down had to read it all Up all night. It was worth it

A great ride. Would like Mohave heard more about feeding and care of the horses and very sad about the ..... well I mustn't spoil the story ...!

Sorry to have to come to the end wish it could have gone on forever!Felt I was there with her along her long journey with her horses and dog as she made her way fromMaine to California with little money just depending on the kindness of strangers back in 1954/55.Shows the old parts of America before they became modernised and the old ways which were lovely.So well written.

I saw this book advertised and bought it. I thoroughly enjoyed the book. I am into horses myself so I was really able to appreciate the story. A story about a determined and strong woman taking on a journey that very few would take on today. Read this book if you have the chance.

Really enjoyed this read. As a horse owner can really relate to the relationships annie has with her horses and dogs as best friends and that urge to keep moving along fully content with each other's company. The window into the american life at this time with the surrounding historical detail was excellent too. An escapist read at its best.

I expected this to be much better. It appears to be mostly fiction, in that the author is making assumptions about what happened, rather than actual facts. There is far too much waffle and speculation, such as Annie reading a local paper and what it contained that day. Not enough info about Annie herself how her life had been to date and two failed marriages which are not mentioned. There was a lot of irrelevant history. I would rather read Annie's own book about the ride, but it is not available. It would make such a good film, especially as it happened at a time just when things in America changed forever.

Inspiring book