Rural Life

Hi. I’m Amelia. I live in a tiny fishing village called Hook by the Sea. My dilemma is I’m ten, and I really need a phone, but my parents can’t afford it, even if it counts for two birthdays and a Christmas, and even if they never have to give me another gift ever again! So, there’s only one thing to do: find a job and buy it myself. I know it’ll be tough, but I can do it, and along the way, maybe we’ll both learn a little about determination, disappointment, friendship, and love.

Rosie verlaat het bruisende Londen en keert terug naar haar ouders, in het saaie dorp Fellburn. De moeder van Rosie Massey, Hannah, is ongelooflijk blij dat haar favoriete dochter weer thuis komt wonen. Toch lukt het haar niet om Rosie te doorgronden, die zich schikt in het ouderlijk nest met haar vele broers en waar moeders wil nog altijd wet is.

Raised during the Great Depression and coming of age during WWII, this poignant story follows a brother and sister who, though bound by shared past, yearn for very different futures. Left on their own for much of their childhood, they develop an unshakable bond and resilience to face life’s challenges head on. Through years of separation and personal struggles, their connection endures, proving that ties of family are as enduring as the roots from which they grow.

This book is for city dwellers that wish to move to a rural area and know what they will face. It is also for rural residents trying to save money while living in the country. Learn to survive in the country. This book covers all aspects of rural living. It is a book that teaches the difference between the small towns, large towns, and wooded areas. Listeners will know which utilities are available in the country. This book also teaches how to navigate the forest without getting lost or injured. Learn about rural neighbors and how to avoid neighborly disputes.