The Plague and I

This collection features Betty MacDonald's candid and lively recounting of her experiences, from her battle with tuberculosis in a Seattle sanitarium to her joyful reflections on family life during the Great Depression. In "The Plague and I," she shares her time in a sanitarium with a spirited tone, while "Anybody Can Do Anything" celebrates the resilience and humor of family bonds. "Onions in the Stew" captures her playful storytelling as she describes building a life on a rugged island with her loved ones.