Letters from the Country: From High Heels to Wellington Books. A Memoir and Survival Guide

What happens when a city woman takes up rural roots and becomes a shepherd? Read &quot;Letters from the Country: From High Heels to Wellington Boots. A Memoir and Survival Guide&quot; and find out.<br><br>Journalist and broadcaster Marsha Boulton made the leap that so many urbanites only fantasize about. As more and more people today are choosing country life over city life, Marsha&#39;s experiences propel the reader into her world with hilarious consequences.<br><br>Who knew that a hair dryer could become an indispensable farm tool?<br><br>What lessons are learned when a lawyer buys a farm as a weekend retreat and then buys 10 bulls to breed his 10 cows? <br><br>Whether in the lambing shed serving as midwife, picking two acres of pickle cucumbers or analyzing the intelligence of turkeys, Marsha&#39;s observations on her rural learning curve offer a roller coaster ride filled with bucolic wonder and genuine affection for creatures large and small.<br><br>A runaway bestseller when first published in Canada, &quot;Letters From the Country&quot; received the Stephen Leacock Award for Humor, prompting one of her neighbors to say: &quot;Don&#39;t let that go to your head, girl. After all they nominated a pig named Babe for an Academy Award.&quot;<br><br>Now, for the first time in the United States and around the world, readers can revel in what one reviewer cited as &quot;humor on the lamb.&quot;<br><br>Editorial Reviews<br><br>&quot;If you&#39;re thinking about a move to rural digs, &#39;Letters From the Country&#39; is must reading.&quot; (The Calgary Herald)<br><br>&quot;An affectionate, humorous and personal account of a city woman&#39;s leap into life &#39;down on the farm&#39; – Boulton&#39;s voice of experience makes her book a unique achievement.&quot; (David Staines, University of Ottawa)<br><br>&quot;If nothing else, you&#39;ll know why sheep sometimes have crayon marks on their backsides – a sweet collection, sprinkled with insights about the realities of moving to the country.&quot; (The Hamilton Spectator)<br><br>&quot;One of those rare books that will appeal to almost every reader.&quot;<br>(The London Free Press)<br><br>&quot;Boulton&#39;s musings are as soft as a lamb&#39;s fleece. The 57 pieces in the collection, classified by the four seasons, capture some key elements of rural living … Another good choice for the humor prize.&quot; (The Globe and Mail)<br><br>Reader Reviews<br><br>&quot;This is a great book – one you cannot put down. Each chapter is a story of funny and serious antics as a woman who made a major career change. Sure to please anyone who lives in either the city or country.&quot; – Babs<br><br>This is a very pleasant book to pick up and enjoy, a chapter at a time. I am not a wannabe farmer and Marsha Boulton does not paint a perfect picture of farm life. However she does manage to convey the joys and aggravation of life in the country. I wouldn&#39;t want to live there but I would certainly like to visit. (As long as I don&#39;t need to deal with the sheep!) – Teacher Suzanne<br><br>&quot;This is one of my comfort books. When I&#39;m feeling down or out of sorts, I take refuge in a hot bath with this book. The book is a collection of stories written by a woman who moves from the big city (the &#39;big smoke&#39; as her country neighbors call it) to a farm. The stories are arranged by season and there are a good variety of topics. The writing is light but very competently written nonetheless. – John<br><br>Journalist and broadcaster Marsha Boulton – big city woman – moves to the country and becomes a shepherd. She never dreamed she would do this and how it came about is enjoyable and funny. – Helen<br><br>&quot;Love the short tales which allow me to read a few chapters before bedtime. I live in a rural area and can identify with the stories in this book.&quot; – Patricia