The Olive Farm: A Memoir of Life, Love, and Olive Oil in the South of France (Digital Original) (The Olive Farm Series)

By: Carol Drinkwater

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Synopsis: This memoir of buying and transforming an abandoned olive farm &“describes life in the South of France with lush, voluptuous appreciation&” (Publishers Weekly). Presented with an opportunity to purchase a ten-acre property near Cannes, actress Carol Drinkwater and her film-producer fiancé, Michel, decide to take the plunge. It will take all their savings just for the down payment, but the beauty of the surrounding countryside and the promise of a new adventure seem worth the risk. As they work to clear the weeds and rehabilitate the abandoned farm, they meet Provence&’s quirky locals, puzzle through France&’s legal bureaucracy, explore the nearby Mediterranean islands, and encounter the region&’s wildlife. This colorful memoir from the Sunday Times–bestselling author recounts one couple&’s remarkable journey from being inspired but inexperienced new landowners to realizing their dream of a fulfilling, peaceful life on their own little plot of paradise. &“Good-humored and well-written.&” —The Washington Post &“A fantasy come true, as it will be for many of the readers who yearn to experience the magic of southern France.&” —The Austin Chronicle

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 330 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781504078702
Publisher:: Open Road Media
Date of Addition:: 07/17/23
Copyrighted By:: Carol Drinkwater
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Travel, Biographies and Memoirs, Outdoors and Nature
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.