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Farm City: The Education of an Urban Farmer

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Farm City: The Education of an Urban Farmer

â‚¬Å“One of New York Times Top 10 Books of 2009â‚¬Â (Dwight Garner)

"Captivating... By turns edgy, moving, and hilarious, Farm City marks the debut of a striking new voice in American writing." --Michael Pollan, author of The Omnivore's Dilemma and Food Rules

When Novella Carpenter--captivated by the idea of backyard self-sufficiency as the daughter of two back-to-the-earth hippies--moves to a ramshackle house in inner-city Oakland and discovers a weed-choked, garbage-strewn abandoned lot next door, she closes her eyes and pictures heirloom tomatoes, a beehive, and a chicken coop.

What starts out as a few egg-laying chickens leads to turkeys, geese, and ducks. And not long after, along came two 300-pound pigs. And no, these charming and eccentric animals arenâ‚¬t pets. Novella is raising these animals for dinner.

An unforgettably charming memoir, full of hilarious moments, fascinating farmerâ‚¬s tips, and a great deal of heart, Farm City offers a beautiful mediation on what we give up to live the way we do today.
Country USA
Brand Random House Books for Young Readers
Manufacturer Penguin Books
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9780143117285
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 2010-05-25
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780143117285

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