“Life as a Farm Girl is a heartfelt memoir that follows Mary Justice’s journey growing up on her family’s farm—a world shaped by early‑morning chores, deep family bonds, and the lessons that come from hard work, love, and resilience. Through challenges, heartbreak, and quiet moments of courage, Mary discovers the strength that carries her from girlhood into womanhood.”
Born in the sticky-sweet heart of Southern Louisiana, Mary Justice turned a hay-scented barn into her childhood playground. There, alongside sister Virgie and brother Hurricane, she once accidentally set the whole thing ablaze—a fiery mishap she recounts with a wink in Life as a Farm Girl, and one that left a knee scar she still wears like a badge of honor. Those loud, wild days on the bayou forged her grit, her quicksilver humor, and those old-school values: good manners, deep respect, and the unshakeable courage to charge life head-on.
“In this deeply personal memoir, Mary reflects on her upbringing on the family farm—a life built on responsibility, faith, and determination. Each chapter shares a defining moment: caring for animals, enduring loss, navigating family hardship, and discovering her sense of identity. Life As a Farm Girl invites readers into a world where simplicity meets struggle, and where every memory becomes a lesson in perseverance and hope.”
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“Life As a Farm Girl took me back to a time when life was simple but full of hard lessons. Mary’s courage, honesty, and strength come through on every page. I felt like I was walking beside her through every challenge she faced.”
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“This memoir is powerful and beautifully written. Mary’s story shows how resilience is shaped in childhood and carried throughout life. Her journey on the farm is inspiring, emotional, and unforgettable.”
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“I was deeply moved by Mary’s experiences growing up on the farm—from the struggles her family endured to the love that shaped her. It’s a heartfelt and honest story that stays with you long after the final page.”
“Mary Justice is a memoirist whose writing captures the resilience, heart, and authentic beauty of growing up on a family farm.”
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