A Sometimes Paradise

"Outstanding memoir . . . as well as closely observed, poignant, and wistful. This is a valuable first-person account of growing up in every way on a property that fewer and fewer of us will see again: the family ranch."--C. J. Box, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Three-Inch Teeth

"Magic, understanding, and truth lie within these pages. Mark Miller takes us into the heart of compassion for the people and animals, to tragedy, back-breaking hard work, and the wind-powered love of the land and its creatures. . . . A Sometimes Paradise is a masterwork."--W. Michael Gear and Kathleen O'Neal Gear, New York Times bestselling authors

"This fabulous firsthand account about a harsh, unforgiving life is also about a deep love and respect for nature, for animals, and, most importantly, for family and dear friends. A superb story well told."--David Crow, award-winning author of The Pale-Faced Lie

"Mark Miller's tales of the I Lazy D Ranch are as true and strong as the snubbing post his father plants in the center of the corral. A Sometimes Paradise is a beautiful book that earns its spurs by reminding us that without the nourishment of care and wisdom, none of our Wests can survive."--Alyson Hagy, author of Boleto and Ghosts of Wyoming

"A gritty, poignant account of ranching. . . . The place where he grew up . . . inspired Mark to a career in archaeology, and as a writer who knows how to turn hard ranch work into inspiring stories.--Candy Moulton, author of the Spur Award-winning biography Sacajawea