An Olive Grove at the Edge of the World: How two American city boys built a new life in rural New Zealand...

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Jared Gulian

An Olive Grove at the Edge of the World

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How two American city boys built a new life in rural New Zealand

Jared Gulian

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Lucky Pony Press
24 March 2018

Memoirs; Rural communities; Humour; Travel & holiday

Discover the hilarious and endearing tale of how two American city boys learn to become olive farmers in rural New Zealand.

For Jared Gulian, leaving the United States and coming to tiny Wellington, New Zealand, was a big enough switch from the bright lights of big cities. So when his partner CJ decided they just had to buy a rundown olive grove in the Wairarapa valley, it was almost too much to cope with.

First they'd have to drive over the dangerous Rimutaka range road to get there, and Jared was terrified of heights. Then they'd have to figure out what on earth you do with 500 olive trees that hadn't been pruned for years, a geriatric rooster, warring hens, an obese kunekune pig, cast sheep, marauding cattle, and understanding your neighbors when they said ""yiece"" but meant ""yes"".

In this charming and warm-hearted memoir, Jared Gulian describes the first four years of their new life in the country, its disasters and small triumphs, its surprises and pleasures. But most of all he describes the warmth of the local community that welcomed him, saved him from certain peril, taught him how to cook, how to care for animals, and how to understand and love the land.

By: Jared Gulian
Imprint: Lucky Pony Press
Edition: International ed.
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 21mm
Weight: 458g
ISBN: 9780473415006
ISBN 10: 0473415003
Pages: 362
Publication Date: 24 March 2018
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for An Olive Grove at the Edge of the World: How two American city boys built a new life in rural New Zealand

'One of the most delightful books I have read for some time. As I turn the final page, I feel like I am close friends with the author... Wonderfully written.' --New Zealand Lifestyle Block magazine 'Very funny and endearing... A comedy of small disasters and small triumphs, but also really beautifully written.' --Tilly Lloyd, Unity Books 'A delightful journey of discovery.' --The Dominion Post 'A heart-warming tale with many laughs and a few tears... written with wit and warmth.' --Manawatu Standard 'Food for the soul for anyone who wants to escape to a simple country life, away from the bright lights and big city stresses... You're quickly onside with Jared as you wish him to succeed with his gorgeously positive approach to challenges.' --Booksellers New Zealand 'I laughed out loud on the first page, and then got goosebumps a few pages after that... I was instantly engaged.' --Delaney Mes, Food and travel writer