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The Ripening Sun

The Ripening Sun

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Author: Patricia Atkinson
Publisher: Ted Smart
Category: Book

Buy Used: $39.89



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Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars 4 reviews
Sales Rank: 1007701

Format: Import
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 320
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 8.6 x 5.5 x 1.1

ISBN: 0712623736
EAN: 9780712623735
ASIN: 0712623736

Publication Date: 2003
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Also Available In:

  • Paperback - The Ripening Sun (Ome)
  • Paperback - Ripening Sun, the
  • Audio Download - The Ripening Sun: One Woman and the Creation of a Vineyard

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Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A soft read   April 29, 2008
 1 out of 1 found this review helpful

The Ripening Sun is a restful trip into the charming life of rural France.
The author's detailing of the everyday running of a vinyard is complete and gives you a good understanding of how much work is involved with this age old process of winemaking. It is a soft book to read anytime of the day and leaves you with just a little peaceful smile.



5 out of 5 stars Beautiful non-fiction tale of perseverance and friendship amongst the vines!   October 30, 2007
 5 out of 6 found this review helpful

Faced with a formidable challenge of single-handedly turning an overgrown vineyard into a economically viable operation, the heroine of this real-life story has the tenacity to beat the odds and go well beyond what most of us would consider an acceptable workload. Of course, the village setting and the many neighbors whose friendship shines through are the real stars of this wonderful book.


5 out of 5 stars The Ripening Sun   August 2, 2004
 10 out of 10 found this review helpful

This is a "must read" for anyone dreaming of owning a vineyard or wishing for a winery! It is the story of Patricia's journey from a novice to a wine expert in 15 short years. She has an ability to tell her story in a way that won't allow you to put the book down until you have read it through. Her characters are fascinating and the best part is that they are real people. You will want to visit Patricia in France and tour her vineyard and winery after reading this book. Book 2 promises to be even better!


5 out of 5 stars A wonderful voyage   July 29, 2003
 10 out of 10 found this review helpful

This was such a wonderfully spellbinding book that I couldn't put it down but at the same time did not want it to end. I really felt like the author was sitting down with me telling the story of her life. Unlike other books of this genre, there is some real life stuff going on, some of it truly heartbreaking. I would highly recommend this book over some of the others like "Bon Courage." I hope Patricia Atkinson is writing a sequel between all her other busy moments in life.


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