Episode #10 of Just a Girl Under a 🌲 Tree, Reading a 📖 and Asking it to Love💗 Her
In today’s episode, I’m reading a passage titled Silence and Pioneers from The Book of Small by Emily Carr. This evocative section beautifully captures the contrast between the hard work of pioneer parents striving to provide for their children and the intangible joy and sense of purpose that comes from creating something out of nothing—a joy their children, growing up in an easier time, might never fully understand.
My daughter Mayleah joined me for this reading and picked out the perfect spot under the trees. It felt fitting to have her there, exploring the forest with the curiosity of a child, much like how Emily Carr’s memoirs reflect her own childhood experiences in 19th-century Victoria, British Columbia.
Carr, best known as one of Canada’s most iconic painters, brings the same vivid attention to detail and emotion to her writing. In The Book of Small, she paints a poignant picture of family, community, and the complexities of life in her era.
Have you ever reflected on the sacrifices made by previous generations to shape the world we live in today? Or felt a connection to their stories of perseverance and creation? I’d love to hear your thoughts or memories in the comments.
If you’re intrigued by Emily Carr’s literary and artistic legacy, I’m offering The Book of Small (1942) and The House of All Sorts (1944) as a first-edition set. This pairing offers a unique opportunity to experience Carr’s remarkable storytelling and provides a deeper window into her life and times.
You can check out this book posting here: Emily Carr First Editions: The Book of Small (1942) & The House of All Sorts (1944) – Offered as a Set
Or you can grab a Newer copy of the book here: The Book of Small by Emily Carr
