The Egg and I by Betty MacDonald
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“First make sure that your husband is doing the kind of work he enjoys and is best fitted for and then cheerfully accept whatever it entails.” –Mother
And thus begins the hilarious tale of Betty MacDonald as she recounts her time on the rugged coast of the Pacific Northwest where her husband decides to build his chicken ranch.
The Egg and I was originally published in 1945 and soared to stardom shortly thereafter. The memoir provides readers with an entertaining glimpse into the joys, hardships and harrowing adventures of rural living before modern conveniences like electricity and running water.
Vary rarely will you find a story about farming that is as witty, captivating and beautifully written as The Egg and I. However, the book will appeal more to a female audience.
Betty MacDonald is a beloved writer all over the world.
Among her fans are even Nobel Price Winners.
There is a Betty MacDonald Fan Club with members in 25 countries.
I’m listening to the Betty MacDonald CD over and over again. Betty is so
witty and has a wonderful laugh and so is her youngest sister Alison Bard Burnett.
Journalist Wolfgang Hampel interviewed Betty MacDonald’s family and friends.
Her sister Alison Bard Burnett is as witty as her famous sister Betty.
Wolfgang Hampel’s Betty MacDonald Biography is really fascinating.
We had a Betty MacDonald Fan Club Meeting in Oslo with Betty MacDonald Fans from five continents. The world loves Betty MacDonald. It was wonderful to meet all these fascinating personalities.