- Paperback: 352 pages
- Publisher: Orion; New Ed edition (3 May 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0752877623
- ISBN-13: 978-0752877624
- Product Dimensions: 12.9 x 2.2 x 19.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
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'These engaging memoirs describe life at Appassionate...Carol guides us through the trails and tribulations of producing olive oil. What comes across is her love affair with a farm and a way of life that is utterly captivating...[an] exquisite collection.' (GOOD BOOK GUIDE )
'it beautifully underlines Carol's double love affair with Michel and with Provence.' (LIVING EDGE (1.1.06) )
'This beautifully photographed book is the follow-up to her much-loved Olive Trilogy.' (WAITROSE FOOD ILLUSTRATED (1.4.06) ) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
'it beautifully underlines Carol's double love affair with Michel and with Provence.' (LIVING EDGE (1.1.06) )
'This beautifully photographed book is the follow-up to her much-loved Olive Trilogy.' (WAITROSE FOOD ILLUSTRATED (1.4.06) ) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
WAITROSE FOOD ILLUSTRATED (1.4.06)
'This beautifully photographed book is the follow-up to her much-loved Olive Trilogy.'
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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44 of 45 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is the perfect gift for anyone that has enjoyed The Olive Farm, The Olive Season or The Olive Harvest. I had built up vivid pictures in my mind of René, the pool, Mr Q, the olive trees and the book confirmed that my imaginings were accurate. The photgraphy is wonderful and the book is a great insight in to life with the olives and all that that involves. There are wonderful pictures of the dogs, family, friends, even the dreaded wild boar. Recipes as well. I loved this book!
25 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I picked this book up on the ferry returning from a holiday in France along with the next book in the trilogy,
I am now about 2/3rds through the first book and have loved every bit of it so far Carol is every bit as good a writer as she is an actress she writes with such passion and such a humerous but factual way that you are transported there yourself you are living the dream with them and sharing the ups and downs of such a huge project.
It is one of the best books i have ever read its funny, its sad, its informative, it makes you want to have a better life for yourself and its a great way to unwind the stresses of modern life and drift you off to another world as you sleep.
I am now about 2/3rds through the first book and have loved every bit of it so far Carol is every bit as good a writer as she is an actress she writes with such passion and such a humerous but factual way that you are transported there yourself you are living the dream with them and sharing the ups and downs of such a huge project.
It is one of the best books i have ever read its funny, its sad, its informative, it makes you want to have a better life for yourself and its a great way to unwind the stresses of modern life and drift you off to another world as you sleep.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Having read the 'trilogy' Olive Farm, Olive Season and Olive Harvest, this book puts your minds images into photographs. Carols writing comes alive with the pictures as you can so clearly relate them to the tales and experiences she has shared with her readers. The book is definately worth the money as the photographs are superb and a credit to her husband. I've just bought her lastest book and can't wait to read it.
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A great read.
A great read. I bought this book several years ago when it was first published but never got round to reading it and it got consigned to the book shelf, only to be picked up by me... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Clouds Hill
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thanks, very much for book as described. I shall enjoy reading it ... product arrived safely and polite transaction. Would recommend this seller
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This was the first novel by Carol Drinkwater that I had read; I found it very enjoyable and hard to put down. The descriptions were brilliant. Read more
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Wow - I love this book. I really enjoyed Carole Drinkwater's triology about her Olive Farm and although her descriptions are wonderful in those books I always wondered what the... Read more
Published 21 months ago by kentishmaid
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Better than expected. I'd imagined that this was going to be a self-indulgent tale of famous-folk but after watching Carol Drinkwater's video on her exploration of the olive tree,... Read more
Published on 12 May 2010 by J. A. Gully
A truly wonderful book
If you are a fan of Carol Drinkwater, especially her 'Olive Books' then this book is essential reading. Read more
Published on 25 April 2010 by Mr. G. J. May
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I purchased this after I 'looked inside the book'. I was not disappointed. Thank you Carol for this lovely book and for allowing us to share with you some of your experiences at... Read more
Published on 9 Jan 2010 by Amandine
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I have loved all of Carol's books. All Carol's books have contained, what seemed to me to be, a very honest opening of her heart. Read more
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