Publisher's Synopsis
The Story of Opal: The Journal of an Understanding Heart is an autobiographical account of the life of Opal Whiteley. The book is a collection of journal entries that Opal wrote during her childhood and teenage years. Opal was born in 1897 in a logging camp in the state of Oregon, and the book follows her life as she moves to a variety of different locations, including a farm, a lumber mill, and a school for girls.Opal's journal entries are written in a unique and poetic style, and they provide a glimpse into her inner world as she navigates the ups and downs of her life. She writes about her love of nature, her friendships with animals, and her struggles with loneliness and isolation. She also writes about her spiritual beliefs, which are heavily influenced by her experiences in nature.The book was originally published in 1920 and became an instant bestseller. It was praised for its beauty, its honesty, and its unique perspective on the world. Today, The Story of Opal is considered a classic of American literature and a testament to the power of the human spirit.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.
