Summary of Elizabeth Letts's The Ride of Her Life

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 Annie had left home during a blizzard, but was returning in mud season. She had been treated for pneumonia, but an X-ray of her lungs had revealed a trouble spot. She was given a prognosis of two to four years to live. #2 In 1954, a single older woman without family or employment faced few and stark choices. Annie had no bank account, no savings, and no relatives to rely on. She didn’t have any siblings or children. #3 Annie had been away from the farm for a long time. She was tired, and her little house was cold and empty. She was glad to see her best friend again, her dog Depeche Toi. #4 Annie was very ill, and she didn’t know if she would make it through another night. She didn’t want her dog trapped in the house with her if she died. She decided to live restfully, but how.