Cream of the Crop - Book Reviews from Readers
“Cream of the Crop” - Book Reviews from Readers
“Cream of the Crop (More True Stories from a Wisconsin Farm)” by LeAnn R. Ralph contains 20 true stories set on the dairy farm where the author grew up in west central Wisconsin. The book is the third in the Rural Route 2 series.
— “Cream of the Crop (More True Stories from a Wisconsin Farm)” by LeAnn R. Ralph (ISBN 1591138205; October 2005; 188 pages; $13.95) contains 20 true stories set on the dairy farm where the author grew up in west central Wisconsin. The book is the third in the Rural Route 2 series.
“I am writing books of stories about growing up on a dairy farm to help preserve that part of our agricultural history,” Ralph said. “It used to be that you could drive up and down the roads around the area where I grew up and see farm after farm. Now they’re all gone.”
Story titles in “Cream of the Crop” ( http://ruralroute2.com ) include: “What’s in a Name?” — “Old Habits Die Hard” — “She’ll be Comin’ Around the Cornfield” — “The Lesser of Two Evils” — “Gertrude and Heathcliff” — and — “Cream of the Crop.”
The book has prompted readers to sing its praises and to ask for more. Here are some readers’ comments about “Cream of the Crop” –
1. “(Cream of the Crop) was extradordinary from the first story to the last. I laughed, cried and sighed at the way you bring the emotions of people and animals to the page.” (R.S. — Clintonville, Wisconsin)
2. “I am enjoying “Cream of the Crop” so much.” (M.S. — Westby, Wisconsin)
3. “Thanks again for writing so vividly. Every story seems to make a memory pop back into my head. And then I remember all over again what fun I had growing up on a farm.” (D.J. — LaGrande, Oregon)
4. “I’m almost finished with ‘Cream of the Crop’ and I love it!” (C.B. — Plattsmouth, Nebraska)
5. “Please let me know when the next book is available. Very enjoyable reading!” (C.J. — Mosinee, Wisconsin)
6. “Keep writing those farm stories. I really enjoy them! I have the same memory of the farm as you do, but don’t have a way with words.” (G.T. — Pace, Florida)
7. “I can’t wait for a nice, snowy day to settle in with your book. It’s becoming a holiday tradition. Keep them coming!” (T.H. — Neenah, Wisconsin)
8. “I am enjoying the book! Thanks for taking the time to capture the good years!” (A.N. — Hixton, Wisconsin)
9. “I love the new book! (Cream of the Crop)” (MBS — Neillsville, Wisconsin)
10. “Thank you so much for the lovely books. I appreciate your taking the time to write the nice inscriptions. Can’t wait to start reading them.” (FR — Bay City, Texas)
11. “Keep the books coming. We love them!” (MW — Wittenberg, Wisconsin)
12. “What a Wonderful Book!!! First of all I love the cover, and the neat photos on the back!!I don’t have a favorite chapter because I loved all of them!! From borrowing the show-n-tell items from your neighbor Mrs. Paulson to the night you had 2 friends over for a slumber party. And they had never been on a farm before. The cockleburs on Dusty and the Ice Skating party for Girl Scouts.Awesome, Awesome stories!! Plus the fact that your dad took the time to help get the maple syrup tapping started. I Love all the detail that you put into all your stories, it makes the reader feel like they are right there with you. It’s so easy to imagine going through what you did growing up. You have always had such a big heart and now you share all that with us the readers~~We Love It!!! Anxiously awaiting your next book “Where the Green Grass Grows.” Thanks for the Great Reading!!” (LH — Fennimore, Wisconsin).
To read sample chapters, to find out more about the book, and to sign up for LeAnn’s free twice-monthly newsletter, Rural Route 2 News, visit — http://ruralroute2.com
Contact Information:
LeAnn R. Ralph
E6689 970th Ave.
Colfax WI 54730
(715) 962-3368