Publisher's Synopsis
The Story of Opal: The Journal of an Understanding Heart is a memoir written by Opal Whiteley. The book tells the story of Opal's childhood in the early 1900s in a logging town in Oregon. Opal was a young girl with a deep love for nature and a unique way of seeing the world. She spent much of her time exploring the forests and meadows around her home, observing and recording the plants and animals she encountered.Opal's journal entries, which make up the bulk of the book, are a blend of poetry, prose, and scientific observation. Her writing is infused with a sense of wonder and a deep appreciation for the natural world. She writes about the beauty of the forest and the creatures that inhabit it, as well as her own struggles and joys.The book also touches on the difficulties Opal faced growing up. Her family was poor and often struggled to make ends meet. Opal's mother suffered from mental illness, and her father was often absent. Despite these challenges, Opal remained resilient and found solace in her connection to nature.The Story of Opal is a unique and poetic memoir that offers a glimpse into the life of a young girl with a deep love for the natural world. Opal's writing is both beautiful and insightful, and her story is one of resilience and perseverance in the face of adversity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
