A Thousand Acres

A Thousand Acres

Book Cover
4.9/5
1,781 RATINGS  |  461 REVIEWS

A Thousand Acres

A Thousand Acres

4.9/5
1,441 RATINGS  |  570 REVIEWS

Description: Aging Larry Cook announces his intention to turn over his 1,000-acre farm—one of the largest in Zebulon County, Iowa—to his three daughters, Caroline, Ginny, and Rose. A man of harsh sensibilities, he carves Caroline out of the deal because she has the nerve to be less than enthusiastic about her father's generosity. While Larry Cook deteriorates into a pathetic drunk, his daughters are left to cope with the often grim realities of life on a family farm—from battering husbands to cutthroat lenders. In this winner of the 1992 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, Smiley captures the essence of such a life with stark, painful detail. We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers. To get started finding A Thousand Acres, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed. Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.

Show more
GENRES
Travel History Science Memoir Psychology Classic Literature Business

Page

371

Format

PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

Published

1991

Publisher

N/A

Language

eng

Original Title

A Thousand Acres

Readers also enjoyed

See all
The Youth Basketball Handbook: Master the Fundamentals, Build Court Confidence, and Learn Game-Winning Skills for Players, Parents, & Coaches (The Youth Sports Handbook Series)

The Youth Basketball Handbook: Master the Fundamentals, Build Court Confidence, and Learn Game-Winning Skills for Players, Parents, & Coaches (The Youth Sports Handbook Series)

The words I never dared to say: A journey toward emotional freedom and healing through therapeutic writing

The words I never dared to say: A journey toward emotional freedom and healing through therapeutic writing

Still Standing: A Cowgirl's Recovery from PTSD

Still Standing: A Cowgirl's Recovery from PTSD

Heal Your Nervous System: The 5–Stage Plan to Reverse Nervous System Dysregulation

Heal Your Nervous System: The 5–Stage Plan to Reverse Nervous System Dysregulation

Before We Were Free

Before We Were Free

5th Grade Science Doodles: NGSS Edition

5th Grade Science Doodles: NGSS Edition

Glacier and Waterton Lakes National Parks Map (National Geographic Trails Illustrated Map, 215)

Glacier and Waterton Lakes National Parks Map (National Geographic Trails Illustrated Map, 215)

You'll Get Through This: Hope and Help for Your Turbulent Times

You'll Get Through This: Hope and Help for Your Turbulent Times

Young Explorers Survival: Lost in the Forest: An interactive power to choose adventure where you say which way the story goes, as every choice and ... interactive, multi-ending adventure book.)

Young Explorers Survival: Lost in the Forest: An interactive power to choose adventure where you say which way the story goes, as every choice and ... interactive, multi-ending adventure book.)

Ratings & Reviews

Aaron Carter
Aaron Carter May 05, 2024
I learned so much and enjoyed every chapter.
Natalie Parker
Natalie Parker November 01, 2025
A powerful story that stays with you long after reading.
Abigail Rodriguez
Abigail Rodriguez October 18, 2024
Informative but could be shorter.
Sophia Martinez
Sophia Martinez February 11, 2025
Decent book with helpful information.
Eric Evans
Eric Evans October 30, 2024
Remarkably well-structured and thoughtfully written.
Elizabeth Allen
Elizabeth Allen July 07, 2025
It completely changed my perspective.
Natalie Parker
Natalie Parker April 30, 2025
Good overall though slightly slow at times.
Zoe Phillips
Zoe Phillips February 27, 2024
Reasonably engaging overall.
Nathan Hall
Nathan Hall December 31, 2024
Very informative yet entertaining at the same time.
Charlotte Martin
Charlotte Martin February 08, 2025
Remarkably well-structured and thoughtfully written.
Eric Evans
Eric Evans October 11, 2025
Worth reading for sure.
Avery King
Avery King May 31, 2024
Informative but could be shorter.
James Walker
James Walker February 09, 2025
Remarkably well-structured and thoughtfully written.
Jason Turner
Jason Turner October 16, 2024
Good overall though slightly slow at times.
Lily Scott
Lily Scott April 21, 2025
A powerful story that stays with you long after reading.
Brandon Green
Brandon Green May 05, 2024
It completely changed my perspective.
Charlotte Martin
Charlotte Martin July 19, 2025
Great ideas though some parts felt detailed.
Christopher Jackson
Christopher Jackson July 28, 2025
Strong and enjoyable read.
Avery King
Avery King June 05, 2024
This book truly stands out among others in its category.
Jason Turner
Jason Turner January 07, 2025
This book truly stands out among others in its category.
Adam Campbell
Adam Campbell January 09, 2024
Strong and enjoyable read.
Elizabeth Allen
Elizabeth Allen February 18, 2025
It completely changed my perspective.
James Walker
James Walker December 08, 2025
Solid content and clear writing.
Zoe Phillips
Zoe Phillips May 21, 2025
An exceptional piece of work.
Joseph Clark
Joseph Clark July 31, 2024
Enjoyed reading it overall.
Daniel Wilson
Daniel Wilson April 29, 2024
Great ideas though some parts felt detailed.
James Walker
James Walker November 16, 2025
I learned so much and enjoyed every chapter.
Ryan Lewis
Ryan Lewis July 22, 2025
An exceptional piece of work.
Aaron Carter
Aaron Carter April 13, 2025
Strong and enjoyable read.
Jonathan Wright
Jonathan Wright March 27, 2025
The author did an outstanding job explaining complex ideas clearly.
Justin Baker
Justin Baker May 15, 2024
Average but still worth reading.
Hannah Mitchell
Hannah Mitchell April 24, 2024
Very informative yet entertaining at the same time.
Brandon Green
Brandon Green June 18, 2024
I learned so much and enjoyed every chapter.
Jonathan Wright
Jonathan Wright September 15, 2025
An unforgettable reading experience from start to finish.
Samantha Edwards
Samantha Edwards October 28, 2024
Very informative yet entertaining at the same time.
Adam Campbell
Adam Campbell November 14, 2025
The author did an outstanding job explaining complex ideas clearly.
Harper Lee
Harper Lee November 26, 2025
The author did an outstanding job explaining complex ideas clearly.
Justin Baker
Justin Baker March 23, 2024
Interesting and motivating.
Ryan Lewis
Ryan Lewis September 02, 2024
Worth reading for sure.
Eric Evans
Eric Evans March 21, 2025
Remarkably well-structured and thoughtfully written.
Charlotte Martin
Charlotte Martin September 21, 2024
An unforgettable reading experience from start to finish.
Brandon Green
Brandon Green March 04, 2025
The author did an outstanding job explaining complex ideas clearly.
Lily Scott
Lily Scott April 12, 2024
Remarkably well-structured and thoughtfully written.
James Walker
James Walker December 12, 2024
The author did an outstanding job explaining complex ideas clearly.
Chloe Nelson
Chloe Nelson January 20, 2025
Very informative yet entertaining at the same time.
Elizabeth Allen
Elizabeth Allen May 23, 2025
Remarkably well-structured and thoughtfully written.
Michael Brown
Michael Brown January 22, 2024
The author did an outstanding job explaining complex ideas clearly.
Jonathan Wright
Jonathan Wright November 09, 2024
Would recommend it.
James Walker
James Walker October 31, 2025
It completely changed my perspective.
Andrew Thompson
Andrew Thompson August 03, 2024
An unforgettable reading experience from start to finish.
Y
Share your thoughts
LIVE
READERS
User User User