Dirt Farmer Wisdom

by Jojo Jensen

Book Overview

JoJo Jensen's grandpa was a dirt farmer in Nebraska in the 1930s. He farmed without machinery or irrigation. The farm weakened during the Depression, but Grandpa Jensen's legacy is rich. He instilled... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 159003015X
• ISBN13: 9781590030158
• Release Date: March 2002
• Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser
• Length: 178 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.6" x 6.5"

Customer Reviews

Words to Live By

This is a delightful book. From the day I started to read the book I put the dirt farmer's wisdom into practice. I'm getting two more copies to give as gifts. Just another reminder of what is truly important in life. Thanks Jo Jo!

Every Day Is A Gift

Put down your cell-phone, leave your SUV in the garage, and let yourself be adopted by dirtfarmers. JoJo Jensen has given us the gift of straightforward wisdom to enhance life's joys and cope with its challenges. Dirt Farmer Wisdom is overflowing with common sense, humor, and perspective that will help you get centered, stay sane, and cherish the really important things in life. Emphasis is on self-care, work, family, and taking time to savor the coffee in your cup.

Back to basics

After the hype and hyperbole of our everyday world, this book is a breath of fresh air. You can't help but like the homespun wisdom in this book because.... it's genuine! The book revolves around truth, and genuine affection for family, friends and values. I'm going to kill the closest snake!

They lived it

As a Life long friend of Ms Jensen, I know she actually lived this stuff. I was one of the kids at the Jensen table and I am better for it. Dirt Farmer Wisdom is a great way of life and I am happy to have a small part of the wisdom set down in her book to remind me of the laughter, love and hope there was at the Jensen's home and that I can find in the future. I look forward to the next book of wisedon.

A wonderful look at the wisdom found in living simply

As the son of a dirt farmer myself, I know the tough life that these people live. It's a doozie--you're at the mercy of the weather (and the bank), and even when you work your fingers to the bone, it might not be enough. Ms. Jensen's recounting of the wisdom her grandfather passed on to her after living this hard life made me reflect on my own thoughts of my father and grandfather. She has a great written voice, and her straight manner goes perfectly with the unadorned wisdom that she's talking about.