Ruth Anderson Lawler was born and raised in New England, taught fourth grade in Pennsylvania, then migrated west, seeking wide open spaces. In Wyoming, she married Jim, a rancher, ...view moreRuth Anderson Lawler was born and raised in New England, taught fourth grade in Pennsylvania, then migrated west, seeking wide open spaces. In Wyoming, she married Jim, a rancher, and they moved to Alaska where she also taught school. Their three children, the inspiration for this book, were born and raised in Alaska, which has been their permanent home.view less