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The Resilient Farmer

By: Doug Avery
Narrated by: Duncan Smith
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Every day I watch my farm burn. Day after day, the sky is a relentless, empty blue. As our land dries up, all my hopes have turned to vapour, lost in that wide, blue yonder.

And so begins Doug Avery's story of emotional resilience in the face of what at times seemed a hopeless situation.

The South Island farmer suffered terribly during eight years of drought. His farm was depleted and so was he, to the point of severe depression.

The Resilient Farmer is Doug's powerful example of how to get life back on track. With candour and wisdom, he tells his story of turning desperation into determination, embracing risk, navigating change and, on top of everything, enduring monumental earthquakes.

An inspiring tale of how one man overcame heartbreaking adversity to live a fruitful life and help others.

©2021 Doug Avery (P)2021 Penguin Random House New Zealand Environment Science Inspiring Resilience
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Bare bones and raw - a really insightful portrayal of a life well lived. This provides a super set of guardrails and milestone markers for those facing the black dog.

Honest portrayal of life’s challenges

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Doug has really given me a new way of thinking and being able to fully understand the true way of resilience farming. Thanks Doug your such an incredible blessing to the agriculture sector. Highly recommend to all audiences.

My hero

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