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Title: The Awkward Ozarker

Subtitle: A Curious Tale of Self-Reinvention in a Scantily Settled Land

Author: Blant Hurt

Narrator: Brett Barber

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 54 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-13-16

Publisher: Fairbourne Publishing

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs

Publisher's Summary:

In this witty, wise, heartwarming memoir, Blant Hurt, a 50-something flatlander with urban sensibilities, buys a ratty weekend cabin up in the dark heart of the Ozark Mountains. His new wife has a passing familiarity with this rugged area, but still. What are they doing? Their cabin is crudely built and lacks running water and electricity. Then there's the local land baron who aspires to build a giant sand mine on their doorstep.

Aided by their deep-souled "true Ozarker" neighbor, they slowly peel back the layers of what is basically a closed society up in the wilds of Izard County, Arkansas. They attend a one-room church with its oddball Yankee preacher, take on a magical stray dog that serves as an ever-eager hiking companion, brush against the local arts and crafts gentry (alas, neither has any craft-worthy skills, save her fondness for spray-painting), and even join a group of doomsday preppers. Through it all, they come to relish their new lives in this little lost corner of the world. Eventually, owing to the ruin of the local land baron, they scheme to amass more property to pass on to their heirs as a so-called 100 year legacy, if only they, like so many other dreamers up in the Ozarks, can pull it off.

Members Reviews:

Not so Awkward

An absorbing, delightful read. The author tells his tale of adaptation to the Ozark mountains with an uncanny knack for finding the humor in nearly every situation. His obvious delight at each development will soon be yours as well as you get caught up in finding out what lies around each bend in those twisty mountain roads. Although the ongoing theme is one of Hurt's bewilderment at every turn by all things mechanical, you will soon find that his real gift is the ability to bring out the best in those he encounters. He meets, and eventually solves each potential disaster with disarming charm and self-deprecating wit suitable for every situation. As you read, each chuckle, each silent grin, each occasional misty eye leads to the revelation that you, the unsuspecting reader, are perhaps undergoing your own personal reinvention.

A Grand Adventure!

Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Loved the story from beginning to end and was sad when I realized I was almost done. This gentleman found a cabin in the ozarks and set about embracing the opportunities as they presented. He becomes a friend and is a friend to those that call this area home. He and his wife clearly enjoy each other's company and are creating a life that reflects their journey together. Was left hoping for a sequel.

Excellent fun book to read and I can so relate ...

Excellent fun book to read and I can so relate to the beautiful area where it is with so many memories

beautifully written, fun to read!

Great summer read- A beautifully written tale of an unexpected, eclectic combination of family, friends, and land. Of course, only ALL the land that touches mine! Love, Love!!

Midlife lifestyle change

A thoroughly enjoyable trip to life in the slow lane with a cast of memorable characters makes this fish out of water novel a true gem.