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288 pages • first pub 1945 (view editions)
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Language: English
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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.
Description
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...
Community 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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs, ClassismModerate
Animal cruelty, Toxic relationship, Fire/Fire injuryMinor
Car accident, Abortion
288 pages • first pub 1945 (view editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Edition Pub Date: Not specified
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.
Description
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...
Community 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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs, ClassismModerate
Animal cruelty, Toxic relationship, Fire/Fire injuryMinor
Car accident, Abortion