The Root Beer Lady

[BarbaraRose]

This is the book I mentioned in the "Morning Coffee" thread today, about the famous woman who lived near Ely, MN. It is a wonderful book to read!

"An ice-cold glass of root beer and a warm welcome greeted thousands of weary paddlers who stopped at the Isle of Pines to meet Dorothy Molter, the courageous, independent woman who became a North Woods legend. Bob Cary, Dorothy's longtime friend, captures the life and spirit of the Boundary Waters' last permanent resident, the Root Beer Lady"

"Dorothy Molter was an independent woman who managed to live her dream in one of the most beautiful and serene wilderness areas in the world. In her cabin on a lake in the boundary waters canoe area, she lived alone and in harmony with nature. Thirsty canoe travelers would stop by to visit Dorothy and she offered them root beer, which she bottled herself. This is an inspiring, true story of independent living; highly recommended to anyone who has ever dreamed of living in the woods."


You can order it from Amazon.com: (there are used copies available for just over $4 there)

http://www.amazon.com/gp/reader/0816641 ... eader-link

[Bethers]

Sounds like a book I'd enjoy - I'll have to get a copy one of these days.

[BarbaraRose]

I just finished reading this book again. Soos, I think you should read this! This could almost be written about you! Or you could write your own book with a lot of similar stories as her. She led such an interesting life out in her cabin in the wilderness! A great book! Lots of funny and interesting experiences she had, especially with all the animals she befriended there (like Stinky, the mink)

[AlmostThere]

To further peek Soos's interest. I see Amazon.com offers The Root Beer Lady bluegrass instrumental song for the MP3 player for 99 cents.