Letters from Hillside Farm

Timeless Wisdom for a Modern World

Letters from Hillside Farm is a deeply personal and evocative collection of essays that captures the essence of Midwestern farm life. Through a series of "letters," acclaimed author Jerry Apps reflects on the rhythms of the seasons, the hard work of the land, and the quiet beauty of the natural world. Drawing on his own experiences growing up on a Wisconsin farm during the Depression and World War II, Apps provides a window into a disappearing way of life that values community, self-reliance, and a deep connection to the soil.

More than just a memoir, this book offers philosophical insights into how the lessons of the past can inform our present. Apps discusses the importance of storytelling, the preservation of heritage, and the simple joys found in daily chores and country living. Written with his signature warmth and clarity, Letters from Hillside Farm serves as a comforting reminder of the enduring power of family and the land, making it a perfect read for those seeking solace and perspective in a fast-paced world.

Jerry Apps writes novels and nonfiction about the outdoors, country life, and rural living for adults and children. He was elected a Fellow in the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences Arts and Letters in 2012 and received the 2008 First Place Nature Writing Award from the Midwest Independent Publishers Association and the 2007 Major Achievement Award from the Council for Wisconsin Writers. He and his wife live in Madison, Wisconsin.