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Suzanne McMinn, a former romance writer and founder of the popular blog chickensintheroad.com, shares the story of her search to lead a life of ordinary splendor in Chickens in the Road, her inspiring and funny memoir. Craving a life that would connect her to the earth and her family roots, McMinn packed up her three kids, left her husband and her sterile suburban existence behind, and moved to rural West Virginia. Amid the rough landscape and beauty of this rural mountain country, she pursues a natural lifestyle filled with chickens, goats, sheep—and no pizza delivery. With her new life comes an unexpected new love—""52,"" a man as beguiling and enigmatic as his nickname—a turbulent romance that reminds her that peace and fulfillment can be found in the wake of heartbreak. Coping with formidable challenges, including raising a trio of teenagers, milking stubborn cows, being snowed in with no heat, and making her own butter, McMinn realizes that she’s living a forty-something’s coming-of-age story. As she dares to become self-reliant and embrace her independence, she reminds us that life is a bold adventure—if we’re willing to live it.  Chickens in the Road includes more than 20 recipes, craft projects, and McMinn’s photography, and features a special two-color design.

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A story of lessons learned.......[McMinn's] transition into her own farmhouse and expansion into real farm living provided rich fodder for the one thing she knew she could do well: write. --Charleston Daily Mail

A story of lessons learned.......[McMinn's] transition into her own farmhouse and expansion into real farm living provided rich fodder for the one thing she knew she could do well: write. --<b>Charleston Daily Mail</b>

Humorous and inspirational...a page-turning pep talk for anyone who's ever wanted to quit their day job and do something different with their life. McMinn's tale will leave you eager to leap, and build your wings on the way down, too. --Susan McCorkindale, Author, Confessions of a Counterfeit Farm Girl and 500 Acres and No Place to Hide, More Confessions of a Counterfeit Farm Girl

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Suzanne McMinn is the award-winning author of more than two dozen novels, including contemporary paranormal romance, romantic suspense and romantic comedy, as well as a medieval trilogy. She lives on a farm in the mountains of West Virginia where she is plotting her next book and enjoying the simple life with her family, friends and many, many cats. Check out her upcoming books and blog.

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