The author grew up in a small town in North Dakota into a very poor family. She had a disabling condition with her legs and they could not afford a doctor so they had to use the state institional d...view moreThe author grew up in a small town in North Dakota into a very poor family. She had a disabling condition with her legs and they could not afford a doctor so they had to use the state institional doctor to treat her legs. It was very effective and she went on to live a full life.view less