Squeaky's Farm - Review and Giveaway

Squeaky's Farm

Squeaky s Farm is the story of Squeaky, our now fifteen-year-old cat, a dearly loved, highly respected family member. After her harrowing early years on city streets, Squeaky chose to spend the rest of her life with us.

She may have been re-thinking that commitment after we flew her to Spain's Extremadura region to live at Lagar La Senora, a dilapidated near-ruin of a stone house at the center of a rustic seventeen-acre farm.

Carolyn Parker
At age five, I was plopped down on a thirty-two acre farm when my family moved to Virginia. We had no indoor plumbing, minimal electricity, and a coal stove for heat. Almost fifty years later, when I saw Lagar La Senora for the first time, I was not concerned about its lack of amenities. I understood the concept of fixer-upper.

An inspirational academic year in Spain before graduating from Mary Baldwin College created the frame around a life devoted to travel, Spanish cuisine, and artisan products. My interests in cooking, wine, olive oil, country wisdom, and writing were inspired by that academic experience.

After college, my jobs were dreams-come-true for a liberal arts major bilingual secretary, manuscript typist, art gallery director, employment with an import company specializing in Spanish wines, and then sole owner of a small olive oil brokerage and distribution company.

Along the way, I learned to love cats and to recognize their importance in my life. All these elements entwined my love for Squeaky, Scott, and life lived simply, which led to the writing of Squeaky s Farm.

Visit Carolyn Parker's Website to learn more.

My Review
Squeaky's Farm is more than the story of a cat.
While the story centers around Squeaky it is also about the family's adaptation to life in rural Spain. I enjoyed both stories completely. There are happy times and a few sad moment but isn't that what life is about. I will admit there was one incident that had me in tears and angry at the same time.
I recommend this book to everyone. If you click on the link above you can read the introduction to Squeaky's Farm.

I found out about this book on our local humane society's Facebook page. I had to run down to the Humane Society immediately to pick up a copy of the book for myself. Not only did it sound like a great book but the proceeds from books purchased at our humane society will benefit Cat Management Coalition. This is the organization I volunteer with that works to control the feral cat population in our area through the trap/neuter/return program.

So anyhow, while I as there picking up a copy of Squeaky's Farm for myself I decided to pick up an extra copy to share with my blogging friends.

Giveaway
I'm going to make this giveaway as simple as possible. It is open to all my followers no matter were you are. One entry per person please.

All you have to do is leave a comment below telling me why you would like to read Squeaky's Farm. If your email address is not on your profile please leave it in the comment.

The giveaway will end at midnight PST on October 17th. I will use Random.org to choose a winner and announce it here on my blog.