Summary:
The memoir chronicles actress Hilarie Burton's transition from Hollywood to life on a farm in upstate New York, where she embraces the challenges and joys of rural living, community, family, and self-discovery alongside her husband, actor Jeffrey Dean Morgan. It offers an intimate look at their farm life, including stories about renovating their property, raising animals, and finding a deeper connection to nature and each other.
Key points:
1. Simplicity: The book stresses the beauty of a simple life, as experienced by Hilarie Burton and Jeffrey Dean Morgan when they swapped Hollywood for a farm.
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