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I enjoyed reading this memoir. It wasn't perfect but the author did a good job of capturing life on the farm, living off the grid, never exposed to sugar, TV, fast food, or even meat eating. I liked reading about her carefree days on the farm. I could imagine myself as a young girl exploring nature.
I wonder how she could recall the details of her young life as most of the book takes place before she was 8 years old. I presume she embellished her memories and drew from her parents recounting of t ...more
I wonder how she could recall the details of her young life as most of the book takes place before she was 8 years old. I presume she embellished her memories and drew from her parents recounting of t ...more
This is billed as a sort of Hippie "Glass Castle." I started it last night and put it down very, very reluctantly! Anyone who wants to follow Scott & Helen Neering has my attention! (well, ok not follow them POLITICALLY.....) I'll be posting more about this on my blog--loved it, even if it was a very sad story.
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Apr 17, 2011
Juliana Philippa
marked it as to-read
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O'Rissa
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Andy Plonka
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