Gather

This essay collection details a life led deeply in place and tuned to the changing season of work on a family farm. The essays in this memoir move from self-deprecating to explorative to thankful. In harvesting vegetables from the garden, joining with friends around the table, gathering her wits to outsmart a recalcitrant cow, or gathering her courage, Pappas finds life to be praiseworthy. After reading this book, you'll be convinced she's right.