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| American Farmer: The Heart of Our Country | 
 enlarge | Author: Katrina Fried
Creator: Paul Mobley
Publisher: Welcome Books
Category: Book
List Price: $50.00
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Avg. Customer Rating:  12 reviews
Sales Rank: 744
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 276
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5.5
Dimensions (in): 13.2 x 10.6 x 1.3
ISBN: 1599620472
Dewey Decimal Number: 630.92273
EAN: 9781599620473
ASIN: 1599620472
Publication Date: October 14, 2008
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Product Description
When photographer Paul Mobley set out to capture the soul of America's farming communities, he discovered a culture defined by tradition, integrity, and hard work, and comprised of the most authentic and generous individuals he's ever encountered. Traveling across the country from Tennessee to Montana, Mobley and his camera were welcomed into the homes of over one hundred farming families, who graciously shared their personal histories along with the fruits of their labor. To spend time with them was to turn back the clock--to an era when there were no locks on doors, no urban sprawl, and no virtue more prized than common decency. Children still move across the street and not across the state when they grow up, and parents move back in with their children whern they grow old. Story after story, visit after visit, Mobley slowly came to know the independent farmer's spirit both from behind the lens and over the dinner table.
The result is a stunning series of portraits and direct quotes that collectively chronicle the life of the American farmer. Each image offers an unvarnished and intimate look inside the hardships and joys of a quickly disappearing lifestyle--one that once defined our national identity and now struggles just to keep a foothold. And even as encroaching cities threaten their livelihoods, these men and women continue to find sustenance in the same basic human values they were raised with. American Farmer is an inspirational reminder of what it means to live with simplicity and contentment, in a world that is driven by excess. This vivid portfolio is accompanied by anecdotes and memories in the farmer's own words that are both a testament to their enduring hospitatlity and a moving glimpse into their daily routines and family histories. But what you will read first, and foremost, are their faces. From Bruce Crump, a citrus farmer in Florida; to Patsy Fribley, a stockyard dealer from Montana; to Thurston Wilber, a Maine lobsterman, Mobley's intense and beautiful portraits capture the furrows of fields lining their brows, the crevices of drought creasing the corners of their mouths, and the grains of truth in their squinted eyes.
35 states included: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Wyoming
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Incredible! November 15, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I was watching 'This Week in Agribusiness' and they had a wonderful piece on this book. The images they showed were so full of emotive impact that I knew I would have to buy this book so I could know the stories behind them. As a poet and farmer, I found these photos especially moving. I want to thank all involved with this book for making it possible for the public to have some insight into a fading lifestyle that has long been the backbone of our nation. This book is a must see for ALL people!
Once again, Thank you.
Leah Westphal
American Farmer November 16, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
If you have ever been a farmer, lived in a farming community or know farmers, the faces show the character, ethos, the hard-working dignity of farmers across our country.
The photography is sharp and the photographer captured the lives of American Farmers without needing much text to describe them.
An excellent snapshot of a way of life in our country.
American Farmer November 16, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Memorable images. Beautiful prose from the mouths of the interviewed farmers. A testament to a difficult, but rewarding way of life. A warning that we should keep our farms viable so that our food comes from home.
Dr. Lawrence October 22, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
My office manager ordered this book for our lobby. Well I took a look and was amazed as to the stories each photo told. My patients love the pictures and comments are positive. I have ordered the book for our home and plan to surprise my wife. What a great country and look into our oldest families.
D Lawrence M.D.
American Farmer November 11, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have now ordered 3 copies of this book and plan to order more as Christmas gifts. This book has more heart felt meaning than any book I have ever owned. The authentic quotes of these strong people and the photos that capture the ruggedness of their lives. These are exactly the photos I wanted for my book Strong Medicine For The Liver, Strong Photos for Strong Words. American Farmer is without a doubt the gift that keeps on giving. I have given away 2 and watched as their breath was taken away. They were each overwhelmed with a complexity of emotion. Amazing Book. Must Buy!
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