In her moving, inspiring memoir, How Nature Healed a Broken Soul, Penny James chronicles her life from her beautiful childhood memories of her grandmother’s house to her illustrious modeling career and addiction recovery journey. James grew up going to her grandmother’s lovely homestead in Huerfano County, Colorado which she considered her true home. She won Miss Colorado in 1962 and later transitioned to modeling full-time. James's modeling career lasted over a decade during which she worked for Wilhelmina and Ford agencies. She covers her marriage, divorce, and the addictions that plagued her life for years. She documents how she overcame them through nature and her growing faith in God, including her wonderful experiences in her farmhouse in Pennsylvania.

Steeped in captivating history, this memorable memoir invites readers on a profound journey from the stunning landscapes in Huerfano County to the lively nightlife in Chicago and New York City. It is a heartfelt story that expertly portrays the highs and lows of James’s life. With skill, it shows the devastating impact of alcoholism and drug addiction and inspires hope in those facing similar struggles. James candidly covers her marriage and her fascinating experiences as an acclaimed model. She captures nature’s beauty and healing ability beautifully while adeptly depicting the harmonious relationship that can exist between humans and animals. An unforgettable memoir with many encouraging lessons, How Nature Healed a Broken Soul by Penny James will appeal to fans of memoirs and anyone looking for a hope-filled, compelling read.

The Kennedy dramas, the rise of Oprah and her contribution to women's rights issues, civil rights, antiwar demonstrations, and Andy Warhol art are some of the historically significant events captured in How Nature Healed a Broken Soul by Penny James. It had been a dilemma for Penny to choose between her job at United Airlines and becoming a full-time model, but her boss encouraged her to choose to model as there were no prospects of promotion in the airline. Penny's upbringing hadn't been easy, and these experiences played a key role in shaping her. She loved the countryside, and every spring she would be homesick to visit her grandma in Gardener, Colorado. To find out about her modeling career, self-indulgence, and how things turn out, get a copy of this book.

Memoirs can be tedious, but not How Nature Healed a Broken Soul by Penny James. I was hooked from the first chapter to the last. Penny is very candid about her life's journey. I loved the keen attention to detail and the vivid descriptions of events, places, and emotions, which helped create a mental picture of what was happening, making it very enjoyable. The steady narration also keeps one looking forward to subsequent chapters, and the easy-to-understand language used by Penny leaves no room for confusion for the reader. Readers will also appreciate the social issues covered, such as marriage, tolerance, and the thorny issue of drug abuse that is becoming rampant in society. I look forward to reading something else by this talented author.