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After marrying a marine, Betty MacDonald moved to a small chicken farm on the Olympic Peninsula, Washington State. The remote property lacked running water, electricity, and required constant repairs. From early morning to late night, the MacDonald family faced the daily demands of farm life, raising chickens and juggling chores without any respite. Their resilience and humor carry through every challenge, including the arrival of children, illustrating how they endured the rigors of rural life while maintaining a sense of lightness.
First publish date: 1956
Genre: Memoir/Personal Memoir
Authors: Betty MacDonald
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