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An Olive Grove at the Edge of the World

How Two American City Boys Built a New Life in Rural New Zealand

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An Olive Grove at the Edge of the World

By: Jared Gulian
Narrated by: Jared Gulian
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The hilarious and endearing true tale of two urban Americans who escaped to a tiny olive farm in rural New Zealand.

For Jared Gulian, leaving the United States and coming to tiny Wellington, New Zealand, was a big enough switch from the bright lights of big cities. So when his partner CJ decided they just had to buy a rundown olive grove in the Wairarapa Valley, it was almost too much to cope with.

First, they'd have to drive over the dangerous Remutaka ranges to get there, and Jared was terrified of heights. Then, they'd have to figure out what on earth you do with 500 olive trees that hadn't been pruned for years, a geriatric rooster, warring hens, an obese kunekune pig, cast sheep, marauding cattle, and understanding your neighbors when they said "yiece" but meant "yes."

In this delightful memoir, Jared Gulian describes the first four years of their new life in the country, its disasters, small triumphs, surprises, and pleasures. But most of all, he describes the warmth of the local community that welcomed them, saved them from certain peril, taught them how to cook, how to care for animals, and how to understand and love the land.

If you love Peter Mayle, David Sedaris, Frances Mayes, or James Herriot, this charming adventure is for you.

Download now for a story that will feed your heart and make you smile.

©2013 Jared Gulian (P)2023 Jared Gulian
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I always sample narration before purchase, especially when author narrated. I think his narration is better than many done by professionals, and I hope he is encouraged to narrate for other authors. The story is charming and entertaining. I highly recommend this addition to the Audible website.

EXCELLENT narration and content.

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love author narration, especially emotioally intelligent. well done. would read more by this author.

great story, very intimate,

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