Jenna Woginrich, a 26-year-old web designer, dreamed of living a simpler, more self-sufficient life. But as a web designer she sits in a cubicle all day long, she doesn’t even have a backyard let alone acres of land, and her self-reliant skills were minimal.
So she decides to do some research and jumps right into gardening, chickens, beekeeping, sewing, rabbits, working dogs and mountain music.
It’s amusing, heartbreaking, and above all honest and full of interesting information. And you can be proud of every step you take towards a more self-sufficient life.
As Woginrich says “Don’t look at your current situation as a hindrance to living the way you want, because living the way you want has nothing to do with how much land you have or how much you can afford to spend on a new house. It has to do with the way you choose to live every day and how content you are with what you have.”
Words to live by. – Jan
When reporter Ellen Gleeson looks at a missing child flyer that she gets in the mail, she is shocked to see how much of a resemblance he is to her own adopted son, Will. Her reporter instincts take over and she sets out to find out the truth about her son’s adoption, no matter the outcome. Her investigation takes her down roads she would rather not travel and when she digs too deep, her life and that of her son become in jeopardy.
David Baldacci, author of suspense novels such as “Absolute Power” and “The Camel Club” wrote a coming-of-age story in 2000 that is so different from his political thrillers. “Wish You Well” is the story of 12-year-old Louisa Mae Cardinal who is living in New York City in 1940 with her parents and younger brother. After a tragic accident, Louisa and her brother and damaged mother, journey to the mountains of Virginia to live with her great grandmother.
For readers who enjoy a mixture of historical fiction and romance, you should give the Huxtable series by Mary Balogh a try. The action takes place in Regency England and includes three unattached sisters and their brother. Try and read the series in order: