Kathy Harding

Nasturtiums for Grandma Minnie Kathy Harding

A historic and true account of nineteen year old Minnie Coffey's move west from North Carolina with her family in 1911. The story chronicles over fifty years in the life of an early Okanogan County, Washington pioneer and her family. Through all the difficult times and hardships, the family always manages to find a way to survive and move on, with many interesting stories and anecdotes to share about growing up on a farm in the 30's, 40's and 50's. Minnie's personal tragedy is overcome by sheer fate and the thoughtfulness of a traveling salesman who introduces her to a man who changes her life forever. World War II is a difficult time for the country, but Minnie and her family over come this difficult era when everything is rationed and many sons are sent off to fight in Europe and in the Pacific. Minnie has a good life with a large extended family but has a longing desire to return home one more time. Her nostalgic return to her home state with her granddaughter makes her realize how fortunate she is and helps her to appreciate all that life has given her.