Dad said High Lonesome, as the area was known, wasn't a place for the soft of head or the weak of heart, and he said that was why he and I made out just fine there, because we were both tough nuts.
In the book "Half Broke Horses" by Jeannette Walls, the author reflects on a rugged area known as High Lonesome. Her father characterized this place as one that demands strength and resilience, suggesting that it is not suitable for those who are delicate or easily discouraged. This perspective emphasizes the toughness required to thrive in such an environment.
The shared experience of overcoming challenges in High Lonesome serves to strengthen the...
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