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The Rural Diaries: Love, Livestock, and Big Life Lessons Down on Mischief Farm by Hilarie Burton Morgan
11 reviews
dfram's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Infertility, Pregnancy, and Miscarriage
Moderate: Sexual assault and Animal death
novembershivers's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
4.5
I’ll admit I wasn’t the biggest Peyton fan and really only followed Sophia Bush from the show. But sometimes a book knows when you need to read (or in my case, listen) to it.
Hilarie did an absolute gorgeous job in this book that reaches in and touches your heart. Hearing her story made me feel seen in a way I haven’t previously and it made me want to reach through the book and hug her and thank her for being so open and honest with her frustrations, grief, and joy
Hilarie did an absolute gorgeous job in this book that reaches in and touches your heart. Hearing her story made me feel seen in a way I haven’t previously and it made me want to reach through the book and hug her and thank her for being so open and honest with her frustrations, grief, and joy
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Grief, Sexual assault, Miscarriage, and Infertility
livingdeadmom's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
This book was wonderful. I grew up with One Tree Hill, and reading Hilarie's put entirely different perspective on those years. She shares her joy, her pain, her life, and her healing in this book, and I related to her on a soul deep level. The book is written like a free-flowing conversation, and it gripped me from page one. It's definitely one of my favorite memoirs ever.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infertility, Miscarriage, Animal death, Grief, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Sexual harassment
eleyden's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
fast-paced
4.5
It took me a bit to get into this book which I was surprised about considering how much I adore OTH. It’s different than what I expected and she truly is a farm girl and discusses that part of her life in death.
I loved learning about Samuels and her work with the Astor Foundation - definitely my favorite stories in the book.
Her recounting of her infertility struggles hit home for me and she articulated very well feelings I have had.
An excellent read into her life after OTH and deeply dives into her relationship with Jeffrey. I appreciated her honesty that relationships are difficult and life isn’t easy for anyone, celebrity or not.
I loved learning about Samuels and her work with the Astor Foundation - definitely my favorite stories in the book.
Her recounting of her infertility struggles hit home for me and she articulated very well feelings I have had.
An excellent read into her life after OTH and deeply dives into her relationship with Jeffrey. I appreciated her honesty that relationships are difficult and life isn’t easy for anyone, celebrity or not.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Animal death
Moderate: Miscarriage
Minor: Toxic relationship
keeganrb's review against another edition
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death and Miscarriage
Moderate: Sexual assault and Sexual harassment
cdace8's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
I am not sure exactly what it was about this book but I truly loved it! It brought me joy, sadness, and peace, sometimes all at the same time. I truly can't put my finger on it but it is one of the best memoire books! It was like if you could read the best hug you have ever been given. Hilarie is a great storyteller.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage
Moderate: Pregnancy
Minor: Animal death, Infertility, Grief, and Death
neighborhood_librarian's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage, Infertility, and Animal death
alicelhonda's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Miscarriage, and Sexual harassment
kelly_e's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.75
Title: The Rural Diaries: Love, Livestock, and the Big Life Lessons Down on Mischief Farm
Author: Hilarie Burton Morgan
Genre: Memoir
Rating: 4.75
Pub Date: May 5, 2020
T H R E E • W O R D S
Vulnerable • Enlightening • Wholesome
📖 S Y N O P S I S
Hilarie Burton Morgan's time in New York and Los Angeles offered a very comfortable life, yet it didn't fulfill her spiritually or emotionally. Following the birth of their son, Hilarie and her husband, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, left Hollywood, moving to rural New York in pursuit of a radically different lifestyle. It is here where they would eventually buy a farm, and start a completely different chapter of their lives.
In The Rural Diaries she chronicles the transition to country living, farm life, gardening, home renovation, entrepreneurship, motherhood, and marriage. It is a captivating story of self-discovery, honouring oneself, and embracing an unconventional journey.
💭 T H O U G H T S
I first became a fan of Hilarie as Payton on the popular 00s TV series One Tree Hill. I had seen and read snippets of her departure from Hollywood in pursuit of a different lifestly, but when I learned she'd written a memoir, I knew I had to pick it up.
And let me just say this is an incredible memoir! Hilarie certainly has a way with words, and is a phenomenal storyteller. I was so glad the audiobook was narrated by her, as it just added to the whole experience. I was impressed how she details both the triumphs and the tribulations of her journey with humour, sincerity and complete honesty. It is what makes this memoir so relatable.
Upon finishing, I desperately wanted to take a tour of her off the beaten path, small rural town. It just felt like an inviting and wonderful place to settle and thrive. As someone who grew up on a farm, there is just something about getting away from the hustle and bustle, and I truly felt that in this book.
The Rural Diaries is one of my favourite celebrity memoirs I've ever read. It simply felt like catching up with an old friend over coffee. I loved the message of finding what lights our soul on fire and living authentically, and of taking the road less travelled to honour our own well-being. I came away with a greater appreciation of her as a person, and would highly recommend tandem reading with the audio for an enhanced experience.
📚 R E C O M M E N D • T O
• audiobook lovers
• fans of memoirs
• readers who enjoy the 'simple' life
🔖 F A V O U R I T E • Q U O T E S
"Love is like farm work. It requires consistency, and imagination. Your body will ache and you will be fatigued, but there is no greater reward than seeing the fruits of your labor."
"Try. The want-to creates the how-to. And if all else fails, just fake it. But for God's sake, at least try."
"For every death, there is a birth. For every winter, there is a summer. And as things bloom and grow and live here, we are constantly reminded what a gift it is to put our hands in the direct and connect with the land and ach other through Mischief Farm."
Author: Hilarie Burton Morgan
Genre: Memoir
Rating: 4.75
Pub Date: May 5, 2020
T H R E E • W O R D S
Vulnerable • Enlightening • Wholesome
📖 S Y N O P S I S
Hilarie Burton Morgan's time in New York and Los Angeles offered a very comfortable life, yet it didn't fulfill her spiritually or emotionally. Following the birth of their son, Hilarie and her husband, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, left Hollywood, moving to rural New York in pursuit of a radically different lifestyle. It is here where they would eventually buy a farm, and start a completely different chapter of their lives.
In The Rural Diaries she chronicles the transition to country living, farm life, gardening, home renovation, entrepreneurship, motherhood, and marriage. It is a captivating story of self-discovery, honouring oneself, and embracing an unconventional journey.
💭 T H O U G H T S
I first became a fan of Hilarie as Payton on the popular 00s TV series One Tree Hill. I had seen and read snippets of her departure from Hollywood in pursuit of a different lifestly, but when I learned she'd written a memoir, I knew I had to pick it up.
And let me just say this is an incredible memoir! Hilarie certainly has a way with words, and is a phenomenal storyteller. I was so glad the audiobook was narrated by her, as it just added to the whole experience. I was impressed how she details both the triumphs and the tribulations of her journey with humour, sincerity and complete honesty. It is what makes this memoir so relatable.
Upon finishing, I desperately wanted to take a tour of her off the beaten path, small rural town. It just felt like an inviting and wonderful place to settle and thrive. As someone who grew up on a farm, there is just something about getting away from the hustle and bustle, and I truly felt that in this book.
The Rural Diaries is one of my favourite celebrity memoirs I've ever read. It simply felt like catching up with an old friend over coffee. I loved the message of finding what lights our soul on fire and living authentically, and of taking the road less travelled to honour our own well-being. I came away with a greater appreciation of her as a person, and would highly recommend tandem reading with the audio for an enhanced experience.
📚 R E C O M M E N D • T O
• audiobook lovers
• fans of memoirs
• readers who enjoy the 'simple' life
🔖 F A V O U R I T E • Q U O T E S
"Love is like farm work. It requires consistency, and imagination. Your body will ache and you will be fatigued, but there is no greater reward than seeing the fruits of your labor."
"Try. The want-to creates the how-to. And if all else fails, just fake it. But for God's sake, at least try."
"For every death, there is a birth. For every winter, there is a summer. And as things bloom and grow and live here, we are constantly reminded what a gift it is to put our hands in the direct and connect with the land and ach other through Mischief Farm."
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Infertility, Miscarriage, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Death, Sexism, Grief, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Animal death
kshertz's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
3.5
If you are sick of the city and love small town life, I think you’d love this book! If you love cooking and farming, this book is definitely for you. Unfortunately for me, I love the city, not a small town girl, and I hate cooking. Also not a farmer. So… not for me. But I think a lot of people would like it. 😅It is not just for me.
Content Warnings
Minor: Animal death and Grief