 I've just finished this book, and can honestly say it's one of the best books I've ever read; superbly written, hugely entertaining, poignant, hopeful, optimistic, completely mad. Wondderul. One of only 3 books that have actually made me laugh out loud. Even if you're not actually interested in gardening, there is so much to be got from it - railway carriages and mountains, gates and beekeeping, human nature, joy and sorrow. Anything is possible. Read it. |
Unbought Delicacies - one woman's journey towards self-reliance, creative living and simplicity in uncertain times.........
I popped across to amazon to read the reviews. it sounds fab- ive added it to my wishlist!
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I rad this a while ago and loved it, also Propellerhead by him, not into hanglindig but it made me laugh.
ReplyDeleteI just read this, having got it from the library, which was selling it off. I too enjoyed it, but would somehow have liked more background to his story. What was the point in it all?
ReplyDeleteThe point was to make the garden - against all advice, against all odds, against all 'good advice' I suppose. The book is about his unfailing determination that it could be done, and the passion and commitment behindhis goal. I'm not sure there was more background - they sold up and moved there is pretty much it I think!
ReplyDeleteOne of life's inspiring books for me.
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http://www.thegardenintheclouds.com/
I think it would make a very good film, in the right hands :)
MrsL
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