The Rural Diaries
Books | Biography & Autobiography / Personal Memoirs
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Hilarie Burton
New York Times Bestseller The beloved actress and star of One Tree Hill, White Collar, and Lethal Weapon, Hilarie Burton Morgan, tells the story of leaving Hollywood for a radically different kind of life in upstate New York with her husband Jeffrey Dean Morgan—a celebration of community, family, and the value of hard work in small town America.While Hilarie Burton Morgan's hectic lifestyle as an actress in New York and Los Angeles gave her a comfortable life, it did not fulfill her spiritually or emotionally. After the birth of their first son, she and her husband Jeffrey Dean Morgan, the star of The Walking Dead, decided to make a major change: they bought a working farm in Rhinebeck, New York, and began a new chapter in their lives.The Rural Diaries chronicles her inspiring story of farm life: chopping wood, making dandelion wine, building chicken coops. Burton looks back at her transition from urban to country living—discovering how to manage a farm while raising her son and making friends with her new neighbors. She mixes charming stories of learning to raise alpacas and buying and revitalizing the town’s beloved candy store, Samuel’s Sweet Shop, with raw observations on the ups and downs of marriage and her struggles with secondary infertility. Burton also includes delicious recipes that can be made with fresh ingredients at home, as well as home renovation and gardening tips.Burton’s charisma, wide eyed attitude, and fortitude—both internal and physical—propels this moving story of transformation and self-discovery. The Rural Diaries honors the values and lifestyle of small-town America and offers inspiration for anyone longing to embark on their own unconventional journey.
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Author
Hilarie Burton
Pages
272
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published Date
2020-05-05
ISBN
0062862723 9780062862723
Ratings
Google: 5
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"Loved! I’ve completed my latest (and actually, first!) book bracket and this ended up being my favorite book out of 16 reads. It was fun to listen to hilarie tell her own story. Familiar, yet new. The only thing I’m bummed about is not being able to figure out how to access the PDFs from the audio source I used :("
Taylor
"I just loved this book! It really spoke to me and inspired me to keep following my dreams of the life I want to live. The emphasis on being authentic and building real connections with others and cherishing that sense of community was so heart warming. This book made me laugh and cry and it nourished my soul. "
Beth Marinello
"Such a sweet & easy read! Loved her writing style and all the fun diary’s entries/recipes that are thrown in. A fun reminder that the best rewards come from taking chances."
Carolina Gonzalez
"Love this book!!"
Kaylee Ostendorf
"Peyton Sawyer was probably my least favorite MC on OTH but Hilarie Burton Morgan is probably one of my favorite humans. This book felt like talking to an old friend about life, loss, friendship and the things that matter."
Nadia Despain
"I grew up watching One Tree Hill with my sister, who passed away from cancer when I was 11. Our favorite character was Peyton. <br/><br/>I have since rewatched it multiple times (even getting my fiancé interested who originally said it was too girly). Still, I adore the strength that Peyton had, even as she navigated the many challenges that teens and new adults face, even as she made mistakes. Most may have hated her character, but I absolutely adored her.<br/><br/>I recently heard of Hilarie's newest book, which led to me finding this gem, which I have absolutely adored. I didn't realize all that she had been through in recent years, as I don't really pay much attention to the lives of celebrities. <br/><br/>I cried.<br/><br/>Oh my, did I cry. From the loss of fur babies and friends, to the struggle of fertility, and all of the growth and self-reinventing. <br/><br/>If you love any of Hilarie's characters, and you'd like to get to know Hilarie better as herself, this is for you. <br/><br/>I borrowed the audio from the library, but I definitely think I'm going to invest in a physical copy. Now for her next one"
Cheyenne Danielle
"Uplifting, caring & joyous read! "
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Jeri Gamble
"I love Hilarie, from OTH. Fell in love with her writing style too. So pleased when I learned she does the voice for this book on audible!"
Tiffani Farnham Lmt
"This boom brought me so much happiness reading and listening to it! Best book!"
Billijo Baron
"I read this book knowing nothing about the author, by the end... I loved her and her world! Never wanted it to end! Cried multiple times!"
Shelley Hawkins