Undressing Chickens

By	Linda Vanc "Lin" (Seattle, Wash., USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Undressing Chickens (Hardcover)

The title intrigued me. It makes you want to pick the book up and figure out what it is all about.
The story it straight up from the very beginning. The characters are strong and it only took a few pages to feel very familiar with them. As I read along, I found myself identifying with them. They are likeable and the stories make you feel like you are actually one of them, kind of like you are really there, experiencing the events yourself. The book is extremely funny, and I enjoyed it immensely.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who needs a good laugh.

By	Marissa Vickaryous (Portland, Oregon) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Undressing Chickens (Hardcover)

I absolutely loved this book! I purchased this book not knowing what to expect, and what I got was humor and insight as to what it's like to move to a new country. I purchased a copy for my mother and she has so far enjoyed it too. I would recommend this book to anyone--a must read.

Excerpt:

…”Yeah, sure I’m sure! It will be great! It will be just you and me, camping out by a nice fire, under the stars, roasting marshmallows. Just think how romantic that will be!

“Romantic, well okay! I’m all for romance!” I said.

“So it’s settled and we’ll go,” John said.

“Yep, let’s enjoy some romance in the wilderness,” I said.

He forgot to mention that we had to trailer the horses halfway up the mountain. We could only take as much gear as we could carry on our horses, which included a very small tent, food, water, sleeping bags, and an emergency kit. I was getting worried at this point as there was no store, no restaurant, no swimming pool, and, for that matter, no other people for as far as I could see near our starting point.

However, the scenery was very beautiful with mountains, meandering creeks, forests, and breathtaking views into the valley. It all seemed so peaceful and tranquil.

“Why do you keep whistling all the time? It’s so annoying!” I said. “You are disturbing the peace and quiet.”

“Just so the bears can hear us coming and keep away from us,” said John.

I should have turned around and gone back right then, common sense would have made me, but I think the rough drive on dirt roads up the mountain shook all sense out of me.

We rode on…

To an immigrant, America can be a strange and daunting place. But if you look at it in a different light, coming to the United States can also be a hilarious adventure.

For Nicole Wilson, moving from the city of Duesseldorf, Germany, to the American countryside to live in a small rural town, was like taking a fish out of water.

Wilson shares her humorous misadventures as this city girl tries to cope with life in the country, raising horses and planting a garden. Overcoming language barriers was particularly difficult, as the author finds that slang and idioms are not in any dictionary.

Life in America for Wilson is a fun and challenging experience, where she makes numerous errors and adjustments along the way. This story recalls the first two years she spent learning about her new country and how she dealt with the blending and clashing of cultures.