Real Country
Two middle-aged women, Leslie and Hope, traded their familiar urban environment outside Washington, DC for a log cabin in the heart of southern Appalachia. Part One of Real Country describes their growing disenchantment with urban life and the progression of incidents that prompted them to search for their inner Heidis.
The second part includes 50 humorous letters recounting their misadventures as they tried to fit in among the mountain people. They will tickle your funny bone as they lift you over the hurdles of rural communication, food, religion, politics, and a variety of local customs.
Anyone considering a similar lifestyle change will gain insight into the challenges confronting city-bred “foreigners” in this rural part of the U.S. For urbanites planning to make the transition to the rustic life, Real Country can serve as an off-beat guide to bridging the gap between the two cultures. As Leslie and Hope demonstrate, the essential tool for doing it successfully is the ability to laugh at oneself.
