Dirt Farmer Wisdom [Paperback]

JoJo Jensen (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 2002

You won't be remembered for your fleet of tractors," JoJo Jensen's grandpa used to say - especially not on his farm. A dirt farmer in Nebraska in the 1930s, he farmed without machinery or irrigation. The farm weakened during the Depression, but Grandpa Jensen's legacy is rich. He instilled in his family a way of looking at life and making it better by just tweaking the small parts. With timeless tidbits of insight, old-fashioned farm stories, and 36 poignant half-tone images of farm life, Dirt Farmer Wisdom recalls an almost forgotten time. It brings us down to earth, gently guiding us toward a simpler, more satisfying life. Countless nuggets of farm-speak common sense, like "Stop cussing the mule and load the wagon" and "No point digging a sink hole," remind us that "You don't get what you don't ask for" and "You can't catch water with a fist." Lifestyles change, but genuine homespun common sense works every time.

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About the Author

JoJo Jensen is a dirt farmer's granddaughter and a voice-over talent who's said, "Your call is important to us" to millions of people. She wrote Dirt Farmer Wisdom to remind herself that "Every day is a gift." This is her first book.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser; First Edition edition (March 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 159003015X
• ISBN-13: 978-1590030158
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 5.6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,485,461 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars They lived it, March 7, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Dirt Farmer Wisdom (Paperback)

As a Life long friend of Ms Jensen, I know she actually lived this stuff. I was one of the kids at the Jensen table and I am better for it. Dirt Farmer Wisdom is a great way of life and I am happy to have a small part of the wisdom set down in her book to remind me of the laughter, love and hope there was at the Jensen's home and that I can find in the future. I look forward to the next book of wisedon.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful look at the wisdom found in living simply, March 5, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Dirt Farmer Wisdom (Paperback)

As the son of a dirt farmer myself, I know the tough life that these people live. It's a doozie--you're at the mercy of the weather (and the bank), and even when you work your fingers to the bone, it might not be enough.

Ms. Jensen's recounting of the wisdom her grandfather passed on to her after living this hard life made me reflect on my own thoughts of my father and grandfather. She has a great written voice, and her straight manner goes perfectly with the unadorned wisdom that she's talking about.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Words to Live By, May 17, 2002

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Carol Borgmann (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dirt Farmer Wisdom (Paperback)

This is a delightful book. From the day I started to read the book I put the dirt farmer's wisdom into practice. I'm getting two more copies to give as gifts. Just another reminder of what is truly important in life. Thanks Jo Jo!