Tanya T. (Countrygirl) reviewed on 6/2/2009 + 112 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 4

I've been a fan of Michael Perry since he wrote Population 485.He has a different style of writing that doesn't always appeal to everyone but if you are from a small town anywhere in the Midwest then i think you will really love his writing! Coop- picks up where his last book Truck: A Love Story left off. He writes about his wife, the birth of his first baby at HOME,and his love for his stepdaughter. He makes plans in this book to fill his farm with animals. First on the list is chickens but he struggles to come up with the best option for a chicken coop so the pigs arrive first. He goes back to his childhood telling hilarious tales of growing up on a farm, his parents love and dedication to raising foster children,most of them being handicapped and marvels at how they managed to feed all those kids and pay the bills. Some of his childhood tales remind me alot of my childhood days growing up in small town Wisconsin,which is why i think i like his books so much!He touches a little apon religion and how he was raised in a not so traditional type of religion. He grew up poor but never felt poor and it sounds like his parents were really good, hardworking,kindhearted people.
There are moments in this book that will have you laughing out loud, but also some very sad moments that will have you reaching for the kleenex.

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