This is the true journey of a young woman who suffered tragic illness and abuse as a young girl, and built a life for herself as a popular naturalist writer in the sixties. Along her difficult journey, one night on a train, she briefly encounters a glimpse of her future which is destined to be filled with a love of nature. Once she follows her dream to be a writer in nature, she feels at home. A surprising and enjoyable read for anyone who likes stories about people overcoming odds and living life with an attitude of wonder.