What can I say. I've been reviewing New York 'Best Sellers' for years and have yet come across such a read! The witty, earthy, straight forward writing of this auther speaks to the humor in all of us. She captures the essense of a fading culture; illuminating the invisible. Klippenstein, reminds us of what is important. In her world,shared friendships and experiences fill the pages to her life, bringing life to these delightful stories. Art Critic,
A delightfully candid look at life on a ranch.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 27 years ago
Ok, I will be the first to admit that everything I know about cows can be found in a Burger King wrapper. So when I was given this book by a friend at work, I thought, "Oh joy. A book about ranching. Just what I need to cure my insomnia." I flipped through the pages, just to be polite, and read the passage on pets. I was immediately drawn back to my own childhood exhortations of "Please, can I keep him Mom?" Fifteen minutes later, I was thoroughly ensconced in the book, my work forgotten. Don't be fooled by the title. "Do you, Rachel, take Ranching for Better or for Worse" is not just a book about cows. It is a book which touches on the everyday aspects of our lives: Children, pets, spouses, friends, and careers, and all of it is viewed with with a certain equanimity and a wry, gentle sense of humor. Rachel Klippenstein has captured the essence of Americana in this deceptively humorous book about the life of a ranching family. It is definitely worth reading. Just don't take it to work.
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