Mary O'Hara
Born: 07-09-1885
Mary O'Hara was an American author and screenwriter, best known for her classic children's novel "My Friend Flicka," published in 1941. Born on July 10, 1885, in New Jersey, O'Hara drew upon her experiences on a Wyoming ranch to create vivid, heartfelt stories about life and nature. Her work often explores themes of family, love, and personal growth, resonating with readers across generations.
Book summaries for books written by Mary O'Hara
Quotes
He was the kind of father who would kiss you and then knock you down.
A man can't always be doin' what he wants to do. Sometimes he has to do what he's got to do.
You've got to learn to stand up to a horse, Ken. If you don't, they'll always be pushin' you around.
A good horse is never a bad color.
I reckon there's nothin' that'll make a boy grow up quicker than a horse.
A horse is a dangerous thing at times when it ain't dangerous. It's a thing that ain't dangerous at all when it's dangerous.
A horse is a stupid thing, but sometimes it ain't so stupid as a man.
He'd never seen such a horse, and he'd never seen such a boy. They blazed a trail together that was later to become legend.
A horse ain't a beauty contest. A horse is a horse.
You can't tell a horse by its looks. You've got to look inside to see what's there.
A horse is like a man. He wants to be proud of himself.
There ain't nothin' better than a good horse.