From the New York Times bestselling co-author of
The Walk West comes Barbara Jenkins' untold and long-awaited story, revealing how she grew up as a hillbilly in the Ozarks, how she experienced high adventures on the famous walk across America, and how being on the cover of National Geographic Magazine and writing bestsellers created fame and fortune. Then comes her untold story of losing it all and reinventing her life in the aftermath.
So Long As It’s Wild is her story that is breaking forty years of silence.
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"I just read So Long as It's Wild. Barbara has certainly lived it all and done it all and she has done it again by putting this book together. I hope it touches you as much as it has me. Congratulations Barbara.
Respectfully & creatively yours."
---Dolly Parton--
More Endorsements
Hilary Swank; "After reading Barb’s story, I was carried away by adventure, grit and grace and felt like we became dear friends. I didn’t want the story to end.” Academy Award Winner of Million Dollar Baby and Boys Don't Cry
Connie Britton; "Barbara Jenkins’ unique and honest perspective will inspire women everywhere to know their story is worth telling," Star of Friday Night Lights, Nashville and Dirty John series
The Editorial Review; "The writing is stunning. It's like Margaret Renkl meets John Steinbeck meets Mark Twain and I truly could not get enough." Shannon Briggs
Bridget Connelly; "From the swamplands of the south and across America ...Her grit and outlook on life bring healing and perspective to any generation. She was born a gifted soul turned writer.” Founder/CEO of Luna Bay
Jedidiah Jenkins; "“A grand adventure. ....what it’s like to watch dreams crumble and new dreams emerge. To come out the other side stronger. I am in awe....." NY Times Bestselling Author and son.
Reader Review; "Barbara Jenkins is my hero! This book was well written and held my interest to the end. And she has proven what a good writer she is."
Publisher's Weekly; "epic journey, a cinematic sweep .....engrossing!"
The Library Journal;..."fans of Tara Westover's Educated or Cheryl Strayed's Wild will be captivated by this journey of self-discovery and reinvention."
Reader Review; "So far I give this book a 99% out of 100% and I have only made it half way through."
Reader Review; "I am obsessed with your book! I ordered a bunch and have been giving them out like candy to my favorite reader friends!!! Amazing, 1 million times better than I even expected it to be and I had high hopes!"
Reader Review; "This is one of those rare books that gets you right from the beginning and you can (and will) read it in a single sitting. I hope she writes more."
Reader Review; "I can't remember the last time I read a whole book in one day."
Reader Review; "I saw so much of myself and the women in my life on every page of her story. It is a beautiful one."
Reader Review; "I could not put this book down! I feel stronger for having followed your real life story."
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The Author visits book clubs when possible or will Zoom with book clubs to answer questions and share inside stories.
I'm excited to be in my home town of Poplar Bluff and look forward to meeting old and new friends. Please come to the Author Event at the Poplar Bluff Public Library on Saturday, May 11, 2024.