Best Provence Dream Memoir
The Olive Farm : A Memoir of Life, Love and Olive Oil in the South of France
When Carol Drinkwater and her partner stumble upon a dilapidated olive farm in the sun-drenched hills of Provence, they make an impulsive decision that will change their lives forever.
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What follows is a captivating account of restoring an abandoned estate, learning the ancient art of olive cultivation, and embracing a completely new way of life in the South of France. With warmth and wit, this memoir chronicles the challenges and joys of rural French living—from navigating local customs and bureaucracy to coaxing neglected olive groves back to life. It's a story of transformation, both of the land and of those who dare to follow their dreams, filled with vivid descriptions of the Mediterranean landscape and the rhythms of a more sustainable, connected existence.
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Published by Orion Publishing Co
