A Daughter of the Land


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(4.6 stars; 183 reviews)

Independent Kate Bates resents the fact that, as the youngest of a large family, she is expected to stay at home and help her parents while her brothers and sisters are free to pursue their desires. When she defies her family and leaves home, she finds that the path to independence is paved with hardships. (Summary by wildemoose) (11 hr 35 min)

Chapters

The Wings of Morning 18:02 Read by Arielle Lipshaw
An Embryo Mind Reader 25:25 Read by Arielle Lipshaw
Peregrinations 35:59 Read by Emily Livingston
A Question of Contracts 27:41 Read by Heather Lawrence
The Prodigal Daughter 24:02 Read by Arielle Lipshaw
Kate's Private Pupil 40:59 Read by Emily Livingston
Helping Nancy Ellen and Robert to Establish a Home 19:39 Read by Veronica Jenkins
The History of a Leghorn Hat 21:18 Read by Bridget Gaige
A Sunbonnet Girl 22:44 Read by Bridget Gaige
John Jardine's Courtship 20:18 Read by Bridget Gaige
A Business Proposition 21:04 Read by Bridget Gaige
Two Letters 33:06 Read by pinhsien
The Bride 18:00 Read by Veronica Jenkins
Starting Married Life 25:03 Read by Jeannie
A New Idea 25:20 Read by Rosie
The Work of the Sun 26:58 Read by Jeannie
The Banner Hand 27:04 Read by Arielle Lipshaw
Kate Takes the Bit in Her Teeth 20:32 Read by Rosie
As a Man Soweth 26:54 Read by Rosie
For a Good Girl 28:42 Read by Arielle Lipshaw
Life's Boomerang 24:36 Read by ashleighjane
Somewhat of Polly 17:26 Read by Sandra G
Kate's Heavenly Time 27:51 Read by ashleighjane
Polly Tries Her Wings 27:06 Read by Bridget Gaige
One More for Kate 28:20 Read by Bridget Gaige
The Winged Victory 17:35 Read by Veronica Jenkins
Blue Ribbon Corn 19:17 Read by Elizabeth Klett
The Eleventh Hour 24:49 Read by Arielle Lipshaw

Reviews

A Tragic Story of Love and Loss


(5 stars)

Well read and well written by a great author who holds my interest in every chapter. Kate’s tragic life mirrors many of us today. Be it her hasty decisions or well thought out plans, she reaps both many sorrows and joy in her life. I like a happy ending for a book and was pleased with her final fate.


(5 stars)

An awful family, but captivating none the less. I loved the entire thing.

Uggh


(3 stars)

The ending was redeeming because at least it showed she knew the thing she most wanted all along. BUT this is one of those books where you see the main character make stupid mistakes, and it's maddening to listen to. Not my favorite of Gene Stratton Porter's books.


(5 stars)

This is a great book. It is not often that the protagonist impulsively makes so many decisions that the reader are sure are wrong but in the end helps to give her a stronger character. Don’t worry there is a wonderful ending you will all love.

complex themes and sub themes


(5 stars)

This is a sad representation of what one person, demanding complete control, can do to everyone around. Amazing real life characters intertwined and with love- unwinding the cords of bondage from narcissism & dysfunctional relationships.

Not a very pleasant family !!


(2.5 stars)

Although the characters improve through the story it is hard to listen to people mistreating each other. The land & money greed aspect was a bit tiresome. Good narration by all.

This clearly inspired The Thorn Birds


(5 stars)

An excellent book about life’s cruelty and the balance of God. Better deserving of the title Of Mice and Men than Steinbeck’s book at times.


(5 stars)

I loved this book! Definitely took some turns that I wasn't expecting! I really like Gene Stratton-Porter's books! Great narration!