A short while ago I was contacted to see if I would be interested in reading a non fiction horse piece to review. It is about Lisa’s ride across rural America, by herself on her young horse. Although it took me awhile to find time to read The Big Quiet, I was pleased to be able to do so eventually!
The Big Quiet introduces a concept that is not new to the 54 year old that it features. Lisa Stewart has dreamed of riding her horse cross country for many years. The incredible journey that she is able to undertake is thanks to the support of her husband and the ability to secure a young, hardy horse named Chief for the trip. And what a journey!
Stewart’s book is broken up into chapters that outline various different adventures that she had whilst on the road. The characters she meets are a delight to learn about. The way she felt led and guided to stop at certain houses to ask for water or a place to camp for the night was incredible to read.
Even the one instance that could have resulted in trouble, Lisa explored her sense of awareness at not allowing the stranger to spend too much time with her. A lone traveller on a horse – and one that is female – could easily become a target. And yet, Lisa’s ride appeared to be guided and protected.
The Big Quiet by Lisa Stewart
This book explores in interesting and entertaining chapters, the journey away from home on horseback. In this trip, she finds herself returning to the town that she grew up in. She is able to reminisce many years earlier travelling the same roads on a different horse. And then ultimately, Lisa and Chief’s return home is documented.
Stewart’s book details visits with mennonites, an injury that results in stitches having to be removed on the ride, many instances of strangers’ hospitality, some beautiful children in love with horses as well as many generations of farmers. The Big Quiet is a philosophical book. It considers life from one of the best vantage points: on the back of a horse.
Author: Lisa Stewart
Non-fiction – memoir
In My Library? It is as an eBook.
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