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EPISODE · Feb 13, 2026 · 33 MIN

021 - Chapter 13 - The Garden of the Lord Part 1

from Laddie · host Gene Stratton-Porter

In this heartfelt memoir inspired by the authors own life, we follow the journey of the little sister, the youngest of eleven siblings who feels unwanted at first. Her closest bond is with her beloved brother, Laddie, who becomes her anchor in a world where she often feels isolated. As she navigates the challenges of loneliness and the struggle to focus on her studies, she finds solace in the beauty of nature. With a mix of humor and poignancy, little sister shares her unforgettable story of love, loss, and resilience. (Summary by Stav Nisser)

In this heartfelt memoir inspired by the authors own life, we follow the journey of the little sister, the youngest of eleven siblings who feels unwanted at first. Her closest bond is with her beloved brother, Laddie, who becomes her anchor in a world where she often feels isolated. As she navigates the challenges of loneliness and the struggle to focus on her studies, she finds solace in the beauty of nature. With a mix of humor and poignancy, little sister shares her unforgettable story of love, loss, and resilience. (Summary by Stav Nisser)

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Laddie by Gene Stratton-Porter (1863 - 1924) LibriVox Based on the author's own life, this book tells the story of "little sister". The youngest of eleven, she is unwanted in the beginning. The brother who loved her most, and whom she loved most in the world, is Laddie. She is almost lonely, and it's hard for her to study, so her comfort is nature. In an unforgettable way, which is funny and sad, little sister tells us her story. (Summary by Stav Nisser) Laddie's Magical Glowing Balls Of Colored Gas Richard Stephenson on Podiobooks.com Laddie's Magical Glowing Balls Of Colored Gas by Richard StephensonLaddie is a schizophrenic inmate who lives in the violent, obscene environment of a maximum security prison. Delusions swirl in his mind like white corpuscles trying to heal a wound. Laddie takes comfort in owning Magical Glowing Balls of Colored Gas. He also has long conversations with a spider. Laddie's first person narrative is a challenge.Near the end of his sentence for assault, Laddie allows a therapist named Richard to speak to him once a week. Richard uses Dr. Hyman Spotnitz's modern psychoanalysis to treat him. Meanwhile, Chou Chou, a transvestite, is the only inmate who befriends Laddie. Dr. Silladakarra tries an experimental psychotropic on Chou Chou. With dignity and affection, Laddie tries to comfort the dying Chou Chou. To no avail, Richard tries to protect Laddie from being released into society before he becomes stable enough to function. Ruggert Prison gives Laddie $90 and leaves him o The Reapercast Laddie Riley Imma starter but it's going to get better Laddie by Gene Stratton-Porter Loyal Books Based on the author's own life, this book tells the story of "little sister". The youngest of eleven, she is unwanted in the beginning. The brother who loved her most, and whom she loved most in the world, is Laddie. She is almost lonely, and it's hard for her to study, so her comfort is nature. In an unforgettable way, which is funny and sad, little sister tells us her story.

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