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Book Review of The Strength of the Hills

The Strength of the Hills
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Famed storyteller and author of numerous historical novels tells her own personal story of reclaiming a neglected farm in the southern Vermont hills against the background of a world in chaos during WWII. A charming look at an inexperienced farmer finding a balance of productivity and curiosity amidst endless activities such as building, haying, sugaring, seeding, cultivating, and the loving task of transforming a house into a home. Forty delightly drawings by Helen Tee-Van add to the enjoyment of the book.