Fifty Acres and a Poodle: A Story of Love, Livestock, and Finding Myself on a Farm

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Jeanne Marie Laskas

Fifty Acres and a Poodle

A Story of Love, Livestock, and Finding Myself on a Farm

Jeanne Marie Laskas

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English

Bantam USA
15 February 2002

Biography: general; Literature: history & criticism

""Humorous . . . This true-life tale charts a big-city girl's transformation to farm gal.""-People

""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.""-Time

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-fiftyacresof scenery-and living on it are two entirely different matters.

The questions seem endless- How long before the barn roof collapses? Should they buy sheep? Will the place be good for her writing, and for her relationship with Alex?

With wit and wisdom, Laskas shares everything she learned about life, love, and the unexpected complications of having your dream come true.

By: Jeanne Marie Laskas
Imprint: Bantam USA
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 226mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 16mm
Weight: 306g
ISBN: 9780553380156
ISBN 10: 055338015X
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 15 February 2002
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Jeanne Marie Laskas is the author of eight books, including the New York Times bestseller Concussion, the basis for the 2015 Golden Globe-nominated film starring Will Smith. She is a contributing writer at The New York Times Magazine, a correspondent at GQ, and a two-time National Magazine Award finalist. Her stories have also appeared in The New Yorker, The Atlantic, and Esquire. She serves as Distinguished Professor of English and founding director of the Center for Creativity at the University of Pittsburgh, and lives on a farm in Pennsylvania with her husband and two children.

Reviews for Fifty Acres and a Poodle: A Story of Love, Livestock, and Finding Myself on a Farm

A wonderful writer, smart as they come, and a real joy to read. --Annie Dillard Humorous ... this true-life tale charts a big-city girl's transformation to farm gal. --People 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 [A] delightful memoir about love and relocation ... [by] an accomplished journalist and also a deft storyteller ... Hilarious ... a pleasurable read indeed. --Newsday 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 -A wonderful writer, smart as they come, and a real joy to read.- --Annie Dillard -Humorous ... this true-life tale charts a big-city girl's transformation to farm gal.- --People -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 -[A] delightful memoir about love and relocation ... [by] an accomplished journalist and also a deft storyteller ... Hilarious ... a pleasurable read indeed.- --Newsday -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 A wonderful writer, smart as they come, and a real joy to read. Annie Dillard Humorous ... this true-life tale charts a big-city girl s transformation to farm gal. People 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 [A] delightful memoir about love and relocation ... [by] an accomplished journalist and also a deft storyteller ... Hilarious ... a pleasurable read indeed. Newsday 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 A wonderful writer, smart as they come, and a real joy to read. -- Annie Dillard Humorous ... this true-life tale charts a big-city girl' s transformation to farm gal. -- People 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 [A] delightful memoir about love and relocation ... [by] an accomplished journalist and also a deft storyteller ... Hilarious ... a pleasurable read indeed. -- Newsday 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