Yvonne Reynolds grew up in Huron County. She began writing while in Ottawa and was a regular contributor to the Saturday Section of the Ottawa Journal. The Reynolds returned to Huron County in 1974 settling on six acres shared with an assortment of creatures whose comical conduct inspired a series of columns which have recently been reprinted, and now published as “The Funny Farm”. The latter section is titled “The Funny Farmers”. Apparently bizarre behaviour is contagious! This book displays different layers for different readers. The most obvious layer is the gentle humour of farming greenhorns coping with the new adventures in hobby farming. Another reader can find a respect and great appreciation of the author for the admirable spirit and ingenuity of many animals. The specially commissioned pieces of art that accompany every chapter can tell a story all on their own for a quick read. This beautiful artwork extant is a treat by itself. Yvonne’s gentle portrayal of difficulties and resolution thereof that occur in most successful marriages give another dimension in the latter part of the book.

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