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The Light on the Island (50th Anniversary Edition)
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Helene Glidden.San Juan Publishing. 2001.
Book review by Joel
This is a delightful story that was written in 1951 by the author for
her children. It is a memoir of sorts, most is true but not all. It is
in its 50th anniversary edition.
Helene uses the name “Angie” in the book; it is all told from
her point of view. Her parents decide to move to Patos Island, the northernmost
island in the American San Juan Islands, to raise the family and run the
lighthouse there. The lighthouse keeper was given room and board and their
own livestock. There were 13 kids in the family and tending the lighthouse
allowed an affordable solution. However, “papa” was not in
favor of going. He had been there before and wasn’t thrilled to
go back.
This book is kind of a cross between Nancy Drew mysteries and The
Grapes of Wrath (Centennial Edition)
Helene recounts these stories with humor and heart. I can’t wait
to go to the island and hike around it. I’ll see if I can find “Spanish
John’s” hideout, or Blanchard’s harbor and look for
the old Chinese graves.
This is a local book for me but a good Americana story. Highly recommended.
Joel.
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