The community of Woodinville; located northeast of Seattle across Lake Washington; traces its origins to Ira and Susan Woodin; who arrived in 1871. The young family rowed their boat from Seattle across the lake; then up a wide; sluggish stream called Squak Slough (later Sammamish River) to settle on 160 forested acres. Joined by more settlers within 10 years; the small settlement was first defined by logging camps and sawmills. The Seattle; Lake Shore Eastern Railroad came to town in 1887; tying the community to the neighboring settlements and bringing more homesteaders. After the timber was removed from the river valley; large-scale farming and dairying took over the fertile area for the next 60 years; culminating in a viticulture industry that has given the once-bucolic valley a national reputation for wineries and tasting rooms.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful. Needed tighter editingBy cgwThere are some good suggestions in the book. but tighter editing would have eliminated repetition and improved the quality of the writing. For example. the story of the authors growing up on the wrong side of the bay and not having much money was repeated until it sounded like whining. She wasnt poor and her parents were well educated. so whats to complain about? The story of the first Manolo shoe purchase was repeated unnecessarily. too.5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Between the lines of this book lies a more interesting story.By Soha BhardwajBetween the lines of this book lies a more interesting story of a biracial and statuesque first generation American woman forging her identity through style. not fashion. with limited resources in the deep south. Her efforts in crafting this image formed the underpinnings to her version of the American Dream. The book slightly misses the mark. It is still readable and somewhat interesting.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Love her and this book!By Bookgirl76Love this book and her. Ive always google Rachel Roy to get fashion inspiration and her book doesnt disappoint. After you read the book it makes for a great table book-you cant go wrong since her style if very classic and allows normal people like me to mix high end with low end to make a complete outfit.
