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Never Curse the Rain: A Farm Boy’s Reflections on Water

av Jerry Apps

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Growing up on the family farm, Jerry Apps learned from a young age that water was precious. The farm had no running water, a windmill pumped drinking water for the small herd of cattle, and Jerry and his brothers hauled bucket after bucket of water for the family's use. A weekly bath was considered sufficient. And when it rained, it was cause for celebration. Indeed, if ever the Apps boys complained about a rainy day spoiling their plans, their father admonished, "Never curse the rain," for the family's very livelihood depended upon it. In Never Curse the Rain, Jerry shares his memories of water, from its importance to his family's crops and cattle to its many recreational uses--fishing trips, canoe journeys, and the simple pleasures of an afternoon spent dreaming in the haymow as rain patters on the barn roof. Water is still a touchstone in Jerry's life, and he explores the ways he's found it helpful in soothing a troubled mind or releasing creativity. He also discusses his concerns about the future of water and ensuring we always have enough. For, as Jerry writes, "Water is one of the most precious things on this planet, necessary for all life, and we must do everything we can to protect it."… (mer)
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Farm families see rain differently than urban dwellers. While for some it is an inconvenience, but for farmers it is a life-giving blessing. “Never Curse The Rain” is a maxim author Jerry Apps learned from his father that he applied to his own reflections on water.

This book consists of 30 memories, generally running 4-7 pages in length, of particular incidents in the author’s young life involving water. Readers are taken back to the day when the gasoline water pump came, freeing the farm from dependence on the winds to draw water, the weekly baths and clothes washings, the swimming hole, Apps’ first mischievous introduction to a water cooler, fishing with his father, canoe trips, the funny dressing and talking city folks who would visit on vacation, and the power of a thunderstorm, just for starters.

The stories are delightful. Written with Apps’ descriptive talent, they transfer the reader to a life style that has been washed away by the tides of progress. This work puts flesh on the skeleton of history. I have read of Depression Era droughts and rural electrification but this tome illustrates their importance to the Apps and other families across America. Whether you are looking for social history or just an enjoyable read, “Never Curse The Rain” is an excellent choice.

I did receive a free copy of this book without an obligation to post a review. ( )
  JmGallen | Jul 15, 2017 |
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I received this book through Library Thing. I am glad that I read his autobiography first before reading this book, it made me appreciate it even more knowing that he is a Polio survivor. This book is about the importance of rain while living and working on a farm. I thought the book was very interesting and informative. It really makes you think about rain, while some people curse it, but to a farmer it is essential for sustainability. It is a very quick read and I really like this author. ( )
  lg4154 | Mar 27, 2017 |
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I have received Never Curse the Rain: A Farm Boy's Reflection on Water by Jerry Apps from Librarything.com member giveaway. I received this book to review for an honest review. I found this to be great and very informational. It makes me think of my grandfather with some of his stories. ( )
  harleyqgrayson02 | Feb 15, 2017 |
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If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water.
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I dedicate this book to my late father, Herman Apps,
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As a farm boy growing up on a hilly, sandy, stony, and droughty central Wisconsin farm, I learned early in my life to cherish water.
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Growing up on the family farm, Jerry Apps learned from a young age that water was precious. The farm had no running water, a windmill pumped drinking water for the small herd of cattle, and Jerry and his brothers hauled bucket after bucket of water for the family's use. A weekly bath was considered sufficient. And when it rained, it was cause for celebration. Indeed, if ever the Apps boys complained about a rainy day spoiling their plans, their father admonished, "Never curse the rain," for the family's very livelihood depended upon it. In Never Curse the Rain, Jerry shares his memories of water, from its importance to his family's crops and cattle to its many recreational uses--fishing trips, canoe journeys, and the simple pleasures of an afternoon spent dreaming in the haymow as rain patters on the barn roof. Water is still a touchstone in Jerry's life, and he explores the ways he's found it helpful in soothing a troubled mind or releasing creativity. He also discusses his concerns about the future of water and ensuring we always have enough. For, as Jerry writes, "Water is one of the most precious things on this planet, necessary for all life, and we must do everything we can to protect it."

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