Michael O'Halloran

This is my favorite Stratton-Porter book of all time. I will never forget it. Something in my heart shifted because of the characters in this story and changed me forever. I don't say that about books very often, unless it's the Bible.......more

OH. MY. GOODNESS. This is one of the best books ever! My only complaint is that Porter's writing style is a little too wordy for me. Not that she uses a big words, but she just uses A LOT of words, with some unnecessary description. Other than that, I ADORED this book! Michael (aka "Micky") is just t......more

Let it be known that I love Gene Stratton-Porter books. It’s her writing style, odd notions, old-fashioned values so unpopular today, and the deep-rooted belief that nature can heal all ailments. The way she views life is something of a marvel to me, and her work is worth reading for this alone. How......more

I had a real love-hate relationship with this book. I love GSP, even when she pushes the boundaries of sentimentality and preachy morals to their very edge, but there were a few adult characters in this book that were simply insufferable. Luckily, the children more than made up for it - they were wh......more

This book changed me. It was the right book at the right time. My soul was encouraged and challenged by the characters and plot.......more