Brody's Journal... “When I was eight years old, I fell in love with Eleanor Roosevelt.”

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By D. Gregory Smith | BOZEMAN, MONTANA -- So begins a piece (Girl Grassroots) in Patricia Nell Warren’s newest book, My West. In this essay, the native Montanan explains her early fascination with Roosevelt, an affinity for Rhett Butler and the budding sense of her own sexuality.

My West is a treasure trove- it is an alternating almanac, biology text, history, travelogue, story book and memoir- and it is a delight to read. There is something here for everyone, regardless of geographic predisposition.

Out West Montana presented Patricia at the Bozeman Public Library during Montana Pride and over 60 people gathered to listen to her, ask questions and get their favorite books signed. Patricia presented a program at the Autry National Center last week for Out West and she delighted the audience with her stories- including an excerpt from Girl Grassroots. Luckily, it was videotaped, so if you missed her at the Bozeman Library, you have the opportunity to see her in action- and she’s terrific.

Enjoy!