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swampland_hymn's review against another edition
3.0
An observant little read of tending the land, what it gives and what it takes.
kristidurbs's review against another edition
5.0
A great collection of Berry's poems, which whisk your breath away as you might expect.
paul_cloutier's review against another edition
5.0
How can a 38 page poem act as a near complete set of philosophical instructions for how farm? I don’t know what magic Wendell Berry uses, but magic it is... this little book is lovely, meditative, and an object lesson in the value of printed books. (This thing is nice to hold)
cdcook2's review against another edition
5.0
This short poem is the essence of Wendell Berry’s work. If you haven’t yet experienced Berry, start here.
ceeonearth's review
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.75
Loved the mad farmer series
carriepond's review against another edition
5.0
This long-form poem serves as a microcosm of many of themes of Berry’s work. The poem is an instruction manual of sorts on how to run a farm, and run it sustainably. But it is also is a reminder to live within one’s means, to coexist with what’s around us rather than conquering or subjugating it, and of the growth that comes with putting down (both real and metaphorical) roots. This is a simple but beautiful poem, with beautiful illustrations to accompany it.
autumn_dannay's review against another edition
4.0
Although I wasn't a fan of the play in the middle, the poems were great.
avrilchen's review against another edition
Totally not because I've recently seen Minari.
sunderwood's review against another edition
4.0
A lovely instructional poem. “Work done in gratitude, / Kindly, and well, is prayer.”
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