The Dirty Life

A fun, fast, and interesting read, especially with all the hipster “back to the land” ideas in the air these days. Kimball gave up life in NYC for the most farm-y of farm lives, and it was not an easy transition. There's plenty of dirt, blood, sweat, and tears, not to mention exhausting and never-ending work, but the payoff is a connection to and knowledge of the food you put in your mouth.

Awesome memoir.

Kristin captures the passion farmers have for their work both as an outsider (big city hip gal) and then as an insider (farm girl). Nothing is hidden from the reader as she describes their struggles ... and their eventual success on this more-than-organic, very unique CSA operation.

Core to the theme of the book is the farm as the rock on which the author and her husband's relationship stands. Farming, arguably the most noble profession, is also unforgiving - both of their body, spirit, and relationship. But they endure and thrive.

Great book.