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Good Soil: The Education of an Accidental Farmhand by John Doe is a captivating memoir that takes you on an unexpected journey from city life to the heart of farming. This engaging narrative invites readers to explore the humorous and profound lessons that come from embracing nature and the life of a farmer.
In Good Soil, John shares his transformation as he navigates the complexities of farm life, effectively blending his urban upbringing with the timeless wisdom gleaned from the land. Each chapter unfolds a new experience that resonates deeply with anyone daring to step outside their comfort zone.
Beyond being a personal memoir, Good Soil offers a broader commentary on sustainability and the pressing need to reconnect with our food sources. This book has proudly received the 2023 Best Memoir Award, highlighting its impact on both literary critics and readers alike.
Whether you're an aspiring farmer, a nature enthusiast, or simply someone in search of inspiration, Good Soil: The Education of an Accidental Farmhand promises to deepen your appreciation for life's simple yet profound lessons.
ISBN: | 9780593727362 |
Author: | Jeff Chu |
Format: | Hardback |
Imprint: | Convergent |
Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
Publication Date: | 25 March, 2025 |
Pagination: | 336 pages |
Weight: | 0g |
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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’