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An Olive Grove at the Edge of the World: How two American city boys built a new life in rural New Zealand
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About An Olive Grove At The Edge Of The World: How Two
Product Description The heartwarming and hilarious memoir of two American city boys learning to live in rural New Zealand. Kind neighbors, charming animals, and one incredible olive grove.For Jared Gulian, leaving the United States and coming to tiny Wellington, New Zealand, was switch from the bright lights of big cities enough. So when his partner CJ decided they just had to buy a rundown olive grove in the Wairarapa valley, it was almost too much to cope with.First they'd have to drive over the dangerous Rimutaka range road to get there, and Jared was terrified of heights. Then they'd have to figure out what on earth you do with 500 olive trees that hadn't been pruned for years, a geriatric rooster, warring hens, an obese kunekune pig, cast sheep, marauding cattle, and understanding your neighbors when they said "yiece" but meant "yes". In this charming and warm-hearted memoir, Jared Gulian describes the first four years of their new life in the country, its disasters and small triumphs, its surprises and pleasures. But most of all he describes the warmth of the local community that welcomed him, saved him from certain peril, taught him how to cook, how to care for animals, and how to understand and love the land.This book was previously published in New Zealand under the title Moon Over Martinborough, where it quickly became a national bestseller. (Nielsen BookScan NZ, June & July 2013) Review 'One of the most delightful books I have read for some time. As I turn the final page, I feel like I am close friends with the author... Wonderfully written.' -New Zealand Lifestyle Block magazine 'A heart-warming tale with many laughs and a few tears... written with wit and warmth.' -Manawatu Standard 'Very funny and endearing... A comedy of small disasters and small triumphs, but also really beautifully written.' -Tilly Lloyd, Unity Books 'A delightful journey of discovery.' -The Dominion Post 'Food for the soul for anyone who wants to escape to a simple country life, away from the bright lights and big city stresses... You're quickly onside with Jared as you wish him to succeed with his gorgeously positive approach to challenges. -Booksellers New Zealand About the Author Jared Gulian is a best-selling author and award-winning blogger. He was born in Pontiac, Michigan and grew up in the suburbs of Detroit. After spending four years in Japan, he now lives in New Zealand with his partner, some chooks, and a few pet pigs. An Olive Grove at the Edge of the World is his first book. It started life as a blog and was first published as a memoir in New Zealand in 2013 under the title Moon Over Martinborough. It quickly became a national bestseller, enjoying 6 weeks on the New Zealand bestseller list and rising to number 4.
