Books in Personal Memoirs

Birth, Death, and a Tractor Connecting An Old Farm To a New Family

IndieFab Book of the Year Award Winner!<br><br>Maine Literary Award Winner!<br><br>What happens when the last son leaves the farm, and the farmer grows old? Do the stories of six generations whisper into silence, as dust darkens the windows of the empty barn? <br><br>Or can a young boy, running in yellow boots through abandoned fields, bring new life back to the farm? There is much to explore, and time to wonder. There is also, for a short while, a gentle old man, atop a faded John Deere tractor, and the possibility of connection...<br><br>An unforgettable true story of history and hope on a small family farm in Somerville, Maine, from its settling in the early 1800s to its perilous transfer to a new farm family in 2008. <br>Chronicling the history of seven generations, it is a reminder of the role small farms have played in our national and family histories, and a challenge to find innovative ways to re-connect our communities to this rich but threatened resource.

Birth, Death, and a Tractor Connecting An Old Farm To a New Family

Once there were no stone walls. For the fiercely idealistic Yankee homesteader, a small family farm was worth fighting for, and the rocky soil yielded far more than walls. Cleared and plowed, it fed a family and provided a living. Oxen gave way to horses, horses to tractors, and still the farm persisted and the family persevered, each generation overcoming the challenges of their day. Two hundred years later, the farm, ever generous in its rewards, has not changed; but society has shifted, forgetting its connection to the land that nourishes us. It is time we remembered. Birth, Death and a Tractor is the story of a small family farm in Somerville, Maine, from its settling in the early 1800s to its perilous transfer to a new farm family in 2008. Chronicling the history of seven generations, it is a reminder of the role small farms have played in our national and family histories, and a challenge to find innovative ways to re-connect our communities to this rich but threatened resource.

Deer Diaries

John Ford, retired Maine game warden, returns with book 3 of tales from his long career as a game warden in Maine. Each of them are filled with actual events and experiences, written as short stories, mostly humorous in nature, of the many great experiences the young game warden remembered the most.

Deer Diaries

John Ford, retired Maine game warden, returns with his third book of tales from his long and illustrious career. Thankfully and very wisely, John kept daily diaries of his patrol episodes, preserving the humorous and rather interesting events he encountered during his twenty-year career.

Harvesting Stones - an American Woman's International Journey of Survival

When a Catholic farm girl, raised in the heartland of California, met an international foreign photographer in San Francisco after college, her life transformed. She spent fourteen years on a journey through Europe, the Middle East and the Far East. To outsiders she had it all, except she hid terrible secrets that almost cost the lives of herself and her children. The night before she fled Dubai, she made a covenant with God that if she escaped she would help other abused American women and children in foreign countries. She did. Reaching the USA she thought her nightmare was over. It wasn't. Homeless, aged 40, with three small boys, they lived in hiding from the man who threatened, "I will hunt you down and slaughter you like animals wherever you are in the world." From victim to victor, Paula Lucas weaves you through her astonishing life in this tell-all memoir. She founded the Americans Overseas Domestic Violence Crisis Center (AODVC), while living in a women's shelter. In 2012 she launched the Sexual Assault Support & Help For Americans Abroad Program (SASHAA). ..". an unforgettable memoir, and a teacher for us all." Gavin de Becker, Bestselling Author, The Gift of Fear ..". more than a cautionary tale, it's an inspiration and a model for anyone who seeks to transform their lives and help others in the process." Jackson Katz, Ph.D., Author, The Macho Paradox, creator of the award-winning documentary Tough Guise "Terrifying, unimaginable, harrowing, chilling... a testament to Lucas' strength, bravery, tenacity and will." Linda Janssen, Author, The Emotionally Resilient Expat: Engage, Adapt and Thrive Across Cultures

Harvest of Their Lives Oral Histories of Twenty-eight Older People from Mount Gambier and Districts to Celebrate International Year of Older Persons 1999

Hunting Camp 52 Tales from a North Woods Deer Camp

<p>Meet the Jolly Boys—five men from northern Wisconsin who built a deer hunting shack in 1955 and established a tradition that has now lasted over six decades. Hunting Camp 52, affectionately known as Blue Heaven, is a place where every trail, rock, and ravine has its own nickname; every kill is recorded by hand on a window shade; every hunter happily croons along during evening songfests; and every rowdy poker game lasts late into the night. The outhouse is always cold, the porcupines are always a problem, and the vehicles are always getting stuck in the mud, but there’s nowhere else these men would rather be.</p> <p>In <i>Hunting Camp 52: Tales from a North Woods Deer Camp</i>, John Marvin Hanson—the son of one of the original Jolly Boys—recounts the sidesplitting antics, the memorable hunts, and the profound camaraderie that has developed over almost sixty seasons at Blue Heaven. Hanson also includes more than twenty recipes for gourmet comfort foods prepared each year at camp, from pickled venison hearts to Norwegian meatballs to the treasured recipe for Reali Spaghetti. As the Jolly Boys age and younger generations take up the mantle of Blue Heaven, Hanson comes to appreciate that hunting camp is not about bagging a trophy buck as much as it is about spending time with the friends and family members who matter most.</p>

Hunting Camp 52 Tales from a North Woods Deer Camp

<p>Meet the Jolly Boys—five men from northern Wisconsin who built a deer hunting shack in 1955 and established a tradition that has now lasted over six decades. Hunting Camp 52, affectionately known as Blue Heaven, is a place where every trail, rock, and ravine has its own nickname; every kill is recorded by hand on a window shade; every hunter happily croons along during evening songfests; and every rowdy poker game lasts late into the night. The outhouse is always cold, the porcupines are always a problem, and the vehicles are always getting stuck in the mud, but there’s nowhere else these men would rather be.</p> <p>In <i>Hunting Camp 52: Tales from a North Woods Deer Camp</i>, John Marvin Hanson—the son of one of the original Jolly Boys—recounts the sidesplitting antics, the memorable hunts, and the profound camaraderie that has developed over almost sixty seasons at Blue Heaven. Hanson also includes more than twenty recipes for gourmet comfort foods prepared each year at camp, from pickled venison hearts to Norwegian meatballs to the treasured recipe for Reali Spaghetti. As the Jolly Boys age and younger generations take up the mantle of Blue Heaven, Hanson comes to appreciate that hunting camp is not about bagging a trophy buck as much as it is about spending time with the friends and family members who matter most.</p>

Lessons From the Farm From Horses to Tractors

<p>If you are three or ninety-three, you will enjoy these short stories of family life on a rural farm in Northwest Montana between the years of 1939 and 1958.</p><p>They tell of living during World War II, going to a one-room school and worshipping in a fundamental church, the innocence of childhood, and the trials of the parents.</p><p>These stories are true; I was one of the children. The pictures are from the family album.</p><p>Each story ends with biblical principles and scriptures that relate to the story and makes it understandable no matter what season of life you are in.</p><p>If you have never known farm life from crops to animals, you can as you live these memories with us.</p>

My World

"From 2015 to 2017, Peter Sagan achieved the seemingly impossible: he won three road race World Championships in a row, ensuring his entry into the history books as one of the greatest riders of all time. But to look at Peter's record in isolation is to tell only a fraction of his story, because Peter doesn't just win: he entertains. Every moment in the saddle is an opportunity to express his personality, and nobody else has succeeded in making elite cycling look so much fun. From no-hands wheelies on the slopes of Mont Ventoux to press conference mischief with clamouring journalists, Peter exudes a passion for the sport and a lovable desire to bring smiles to the faces of his fans. Discover the gruelling training programmes necessary for his success, how he copes with the pressure of high expectation, the moments of desperation - like in 2017 when Peter realised he wouldn't be allowed to challenge for his sixth Tour de France green jersey - and feel that sense of elation when he crosses the line ahead of the pack."--Provided by publisher.

The Devil Can Ride The World's Best Motorcycle Writing

Authors such as Hunter Thompson, Robert Pirsig, and Mark Singer have written about the motorcycle, that icon for outlaws, rebels, thieves, and beat poets. This collection of motorcycle tales features the best of the vast collection of motorcycle writing created since old Gottlieb Daimler first bolted a crude internal-combustion engine to his wooden two-wheeled Einspur in 1876. In addition to essays from Thompson and Pirsig, The Devil Can Ride features works by Peter Egan, T.E. Lawrence, James Stevenson, Jamie Elvidge, John Hall, and Kevin Cameron. <br>

The Green Life Beyond the Tractor Seat

(Black and White edition - also available in colour) Have you ever wondered what it takes to live the dream 'Green Life'? Author Derek Palmer shares the real-life story of how he and his wife turned 50 acres of scrubland into a sustainable, organic farming enterprise. A married couple, nearing retirement age find themselves in the middle of an Aussie bush block, living in an old caravan among rogue cattle, wild dogs and snakes. Through the years of the trials and tribulations that follow, these 50 acres of scrub evolve into "Loradel Park" - a viable, sustainable and organic farm and home. An inspiring story revealing family love, strong friendships, innovation and an undying determination to succeed. It expresses the sheer joy and heartbreak, the successes and failures that go hand in hand with life on the land and introduces some incredible characters, both two-legged and four. Including hands-on know-how and observations gleaned over the years, this book offers an example or illustration of a sustainable lifestyle and hopefully will encourage others who are contemplating living the 'Green Life'.

This Tractor Life A Memoir of Food, Wine and Woofers at Oranje Tractor Farm

<p>Oranje Tractor Farm is home to a micro-boutique vineyard, orchard, house and cellar door near Albany on the pristine south coast of Western Australia. The owners, Pamela Lincoln and Murray Gomm, acquired a cow paddock in 1996 and have gradually, organically - and with the help of many hundreds of guests known as woofers - converted it into a productive, green oasis.</p><p>Written by Pamela Lincoln - a Jill of many trades, master (or should that be mistress?) of none. Well, actually, she does have a Master's degree in health and is also a nutritionist, winemaker and home-cook, and probably a gastronomist, having recently completed a diploma of gastronomy in France. Pamela has started farmers markets in her home town of Albany, Western Australia and has toured the wine regions of USA and Europe, courtesy of a couple of wonderful awards as well as her own, regular independent travels. One was the Churchill Fellowship in 2002, and another the Vin de Champagne Award in 2004. Since 2000, Pamela and her partner (and husband) Murray have hosted hundreds of backpackers under the Workaway and WWOOFing schemes (Willing Workers On Organic Farms) at their lovingly DIY-built passive solar home nestled among the extensive organic garden and surrounding vineyard. She has written for publication in peer-reviewed journals, and has written countless funding submissions for a variety of audiences. Pamela also had a radio show on Food & Wine in the late 90s, but this is her first shot at writing a cookbook. She hopes you enjoy it as much as she has writing it.</p><p>The book is divided into seasons, each featuring some stories and delicious recipes. The majority of recipes are those exchanged with the author by their guests - the woofers - and enjoyed around a convivial table. All recipes are tested and have been replicated at least twice by the author prior to publication. Most are not complex so are suitable for day-to-day preparation.</p>

Tractors, Kalashnikovs and Green Tea My Life of Tractors and Travels

Ian M. Johnston is a historian, photographer, vintage car collector, and an internationally known expert on tractors. Johnston has lived the history of post-war farming and farm machinery in Australia, and he offers insights into part of Australia's post-World War II history that is rarely recorded or described so humorously. Having worked with the legendary Lanz tractor firm, he eventually formed his own agricultural machinery business, which allowed him the opportunity to travel abroad, visiting various countries, such as Japan and Romania. This delightful memoir offers amusing details of his travels involving tractors.

Wisdom of Dirt A Farmer's View of How Life Is from a Tractor Seat

<p><p>The American farmer is largely misunderstood as a career choice of hard work but lack the ability to contribute to the true meaning of life in everyday living. This book was written to help the nonfarmers (98 percent of the population) understand why and how farmers think and feel about living in a less complicated but aEURoecommon senseaEUR way of life. It is written from a singular point of view (mine) but with the knowledge that I have grown up and managed a fourth-generation farm that has lived through the Great Depression, World War II, and runaway inflation of the 1980s and the major economic corrections in the early 2000s. This book was written mostly for future generations in my own family, but the life lessons learned from a seventy-year-old farmer apply to anyone who wants to live a aEURoecommon senseaEUR life. Enjoy the Wisdom of Dirt.</p></p>