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Terra Brockman.
The Seasons on Henry’s Farm: A Year of Food and Life on a Sustainable Farm.
Evanston, Ill.: Surrey Books, 2009.
cloth, 310 pp., ISBN 978–1–57284–103–1, $25.00.

This is a wonderful record chronicling the year on Henry Brockman’s farm. Henry, the author's brother, maintains a sustainable farm in central Illinois with his Japanese wife, Hiroko. The author has degrees in biology and English and was a teacher, writer, and editor. Her background is reflected in her diverse references from literature and her own experiences.

Terra Brockman gives the reader a view of the world of the farm, and a glimpse of a greater world of literature and art. With the log of daily activities throughout the year, and interesting recipes, this book offers the reader a bountiful and varied feast. Read it and be joyful that you can take advantage of the produce from Henry’s farm without the unending labor.

— Joan Richards, volunteer, Chicago Botanic Garden.