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The Egg and I by Betty MacDonald

288 pages first pub 1945 (view editions)

nonfiction biography memoir funny lighthearted reflective medium-paced
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The Egg and I is ideal for readers who enjoy humorous, reflective memoirs about overcoming the unpredictable challenges of rural life with resilience and wit.

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When Betty MacDonald married a marine and moved to a small chicken farm on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State, she was largely unprepared for the rigors of life in the wild. With no running water, no electricity, a house in need of constant...

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3.56
based on 612 reviews

Moods

funny: 67%

lighthearted: 64%

adventurous: 39%

reflective: 35%

informative: 25%

emotional: 14%

inspiring: 14%

relaxing: 10%

challenging: 7%

hopeful: 7%

dark: 3%

sad: 3%


Pace

25% of readers chose fast
51% of readers chose medium
22% of readers chose slow
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