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More copies of this ISBN:This title in other formats:Fifty Acres and a Poodle: A Story of Love, Livestock, and Finding Myself on a Farmby Jeanne Marie Laskas
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Jeanne Marie Laskas had a dream of fleeing her otherwise happy urban life for fresh air and open space — a dream she would discover was about something more than that. But she never expected her fantasy to come true — until a summer afternoon’s drive in the country. That’s when she and her boyfriend, Alex — owner of Marley the poodle — stumble upon the place she thought existed only in her dreams. This pretty-as-a-picture-postcard farm with an Amish barn, a chestnut grove, and breathtaking vistas is real ... and for sale. And it’s where she knows her future begins. But buying a postcard — fifty acres of scenery — and living on it are two entirely different matters. With wit and wisdom, Laskas chronicles the heartwarming and heartbreaking stories of the colorful two- and four-legged creatures she encounters on Sweetwater Farm. Against a backdrop of brambles, a satellite dish, and sheep, she tells a tender, touching, and hilarious tale about life, love, and the unexpected complications of having your dream come true. Review:“Jeanne Marie Laskas is the thinking woman’s Erma Bombeck ... [with] a talent for finding wisdom in daily life.... Even the most entrenched urbanite will be charmed by this book.” Andrea Sachs, Time.com Review:“[A] delightful memoir about love and relocation ... [by] an accomplished journalist and also a deft storyteller ... Hilarious ... a pleasurable read indeed.” —Newsday Review:“Humorous ... this true-life tale charts a big-city girl’s transformation to farm gal.” People Review:“Rarely has a city girl transformed herself into a country goddess with such humor.” Rita Mae Brown Be sure to look for Jeanne Marie Laskas’s new book in spring 2003 wherever Bantam Books are sold About the AuthorJeanne Marie Laskas is a columnist for The Washington Post Magazine, where her “Significant Others” essays appear weekly. A contributing writer at Esquire, she also writes for numerous national magazines. What Our Readers Are SayingAdd a comment for a chance to win!
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