Great Possessions: An Amish Farmer's Journal
By David Kline and Wendell Berry
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Great Possessions is David Kline's classic memoir celebrating his life as an Amish farmer in Southern Ohio.
"Infectiously avid, the author shares his knowledge of mushrooming in spring, chopping firewood in fall, maple-sugaring in late winter, bird-watching all year round, and going on walks across the countryside with his children, ``just . . . seeing things.'' His reverence for nature and his deep religious faith are palpable, and he argues convincingly for the ``small-scale diversified farming'' of the Amish, which ultimately gives back to the earth more than it takes." - Publishers Weekly
David Kline
David Kline is a business consultant, journalist and author, the founder of Waterside Associates, a major Silicon Valley PR firm, and author of the Rembrandts in the Attic, a seminal work in the field of IP strategy.
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Reviews for Great Possessions
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This wonderful book celebrates the simple yet profound pleasures of nature. David Kline writes with a understated elegance for all like-minded gentle souls. Fascinating observations abound, from rough-legged hawks and great horned owls to monarch and viceroy butterflies to the hidden world of fencerows (yes, fencerows!) The author leads us through the seasons with charming grace. Great Possessions is a classic in the field of nature writing, with the ability to warm you on a chilly winter night, or cool your brow on a warm summer afternoon.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5David Kline, an Amish farmer, describes the natural wonders around him in this book. The essays, first appearing in Family Life Magazine, share his love of birds, trees, and wildlife. His love of birds is quite evidence throughout the essays. One essay suggested fruits, both berries and ones growing on trees, one should seek to cultivate. The essay also suggested nut trees which should be planted. As I read it, I wondered how many of my Amish ancestors followed similar patterns of planting these for their own families. While they contributed to the family's cupboard, they also provided a source of entertainment through bird watching. When I read the title, I thought the book would focus more on aspects of farming, but I enjoyed this just as much.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5This is a gentle journal mostly of bird and wildlife around an Ohio Amish farm. I found it relaxing and informative but sometimes wished he'd written more about the farm and Amish culture. A good book for avid birders.