Country Wisdom: Timeless Values And Virtues From The American Heartland [Paperback]

Jerold Apps (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 29, 2005

The wisdom of the upper Midwest is found in the minds and hearts of the people who live there. Wisdom is expressed in the stories that people tell of earlier days and earlier times. Stories of happiness and hard work. Stories of hardship and joy. As rural people tell their stories, remember these tales, for in these stories are the values and beliefs that have been passed on from generation to generation, and make the upper Midwest what it is today. Some bits of country wisdom: -The two most important things we can give our children are roots as deep as a giant oak’s, and wings as strong as an eagle’s. -Work is never done, so take time to play. -Living to accumulate money is not living. -When you hear the flocks of migrating Canada geese each spring and fall, look upward. See the grace and beauty, cooperation and respect. Noted author Jerry Apps collected these oft spoken phrases, observations, comments, and conundrums. Together with photographs by his son, Steve Apps, staff photographer for the ""Wisconsin State Journal"", the statements lend humorous, touching, unique glimpses into country life in the upper Midwest. About the Author: Apps is also the author of Voyageur Press’s ""Every Farm Tells a Story,"" ""Country Ways and Country Days,"" ""Humor from the Country,"" and ""When Chores Were Done."" His father, Herman Apps, is shown on the front cover.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Small Farm Today, May 2007

“This is an interesting read.”

                                                                                                           

 

About the Author

Jerry Apps was born and raised on a farm in the days before electricity, central heating, or indoor plumbing. He is a former county extension agent and University of Wisconsin agriculture professor. He is the author of several other farm nostalgia and regional titles, including "Every Farm Tells a Story", "Country Wisdom," "Humor from the Country," and "When Chores Were Done."

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Voyageur Press (August 29, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0896587185
• ISBN-13: 978-0896587182
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,127,273 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Country wisdom, February 22, 2008

By 

Carolyn B. Frye (College Place, WA) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Country Wisdom: Timeless Values And Virtues From The American Heartland (Paperback)

This was a good book written about a time when a handshake was all it took to close a deal--when there was a basic sense of honesty which permeated all people living in the country at that time. It made me wish people still had that code of ethics.