| Farmwives in Profile: 17 Women: 17 candid questions about their lives Photos & Recipes Contributor(s): Miller, Billi J. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1460277635 ISBN-13: 9781460277638 Publisher: FriesenPress OUR PRICE: $22.79 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Women - Cooking | Regional & Ethnic - Canadian - Family & Relationships |
| Physical Information: 0.35" H x 6" W x 9" (0.53 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Sex & Gender - Feminine - Cultural Region - Canadian - Topical - Family - Ethnic Orientation - Canadian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: When Billi married her husband, a 4th generation Canadian farmer, she quickly discovered there were very little photographs of their rich, 100-year farming heritage. As a writer + photographer, she felt called to do something about it. Since relocating in 2010 to the country from the big city: she was taken aback by the amazing contributions of the farmwives, not only in their homes and in their families - but, in their communities. This book celebrates them, their life's work, and their passionate dedication to the larger patchwork of Canada's Heritage. Farmwives in Profile is a labour of love "heart project" for Billi J Miller that blends heartfelt Q + A's about each woman's life as a farmwife, beautiful photos, and of course, recipes As a touching tribute to them, some of the families have included a piece as to the impact their Mom has had on their lives. This book serves as both a lasting legacy for those that live here, as well as, an intimate and culinary look into life on the Canadian Prairies for those that do not.... |
Contributor Bio(s): Miller, Billi J.: - Previously on a career path in Government in the city, Billi J Miller happily gave it up to marry the "Farmer" of her dreams and live in the country in 2010. She has since created 2 successful photography businesses where she photographs farm families "while at work", and creates and sells fine art photography. Her award-winning work has been recognized and on display at numerous venues. She is a member of the Professional Writers Association of Canada (PWAC) and she freelance writes for newsprint + magazines. She resides with her husband and their 2 young girls on a 100-year old farm in Alberta, Canada. You can find her work here: www.billijmillerphotography.com.... |