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There are sad parts and her marriage founders, don't think I am giving anything away there, but overall an entertaining read. No trivia or quizzes yet. Not the best read. But, I felt there was desperation or sadness underneath it, and that killed the fantasy. When ill health prevents him from working on the project and forces his return from the Dordogne to London, Patricia steps in and takes over the reins. Reflections on Then and Now. Really inspiring and also interesting as I had no idea what went into making wine.

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There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later. Patricia Atkinson is a gutsy, driven, and talented woman who transforms a small derelict vineyard into a thriving enterprise despite a number of troubles that would have made most people sell up and leave. I have never been particularly interested in any facet of the wine making process so I had no idea that there are so many steps involved. Patricia Atkinson does it all from tractor driving to cleaning the barrels to becoming an expert wine taster. She gets great advice and help from neighbors and friends, but her drive and determination make this book incredibly interesting even if you don't give two hoots about the wine making process.

Patricia Atkinson was 50 when she moved to her vineyard which would make her about 75 now.

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I read that she sold her vineyard, but some of her wines are still made. I hope that she is enjoying herself wherever she is.

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One person found this helpful. This genre of books seems all too often to be filled with fluffy, dreamy accounts of the beautiful life in southern Europe, lacking in any real account of the hard work that it took to build that new life. Patricia Atkinson, however, shares the details of what it took to build a life in France, and it is a rich, detailed and emotional account.

It is indeed a book that is hard to put down. You may need to have at least some interest in wine making to appreciate all of the details, but anyone buying a book about starting a winery in France probably has that interest the one-star reviewer being a sad exception. This is the first book that I've read that I felt had the right blend of escapism with a healthy dose of reality, all wrapped around the beautiful land and seasons of southwest France. I can't wait to read her next book. I have been a fan of Peter Mayle's books on Provence and decided to branch out when finding this book as a recommendation.

Was not sure what to expect but found it a delightful book on living in the french countryside but even more on what is involved in wine making. Learned more from this memoir than I have from many books on wine making. Have been in touch with the author about renting one of the two cottages that she has on the site and are delightful vacation spots. Unfortunately her wine club offerings are only available in England. This is a book you will enjoy reading more than once.

Kindle Edition Verified Purchase. I enjoyed this book because it helped me imagine what it might be like to move to France and open a vineyard note: Sep 03, Elizabeth rated it it was amazing. Excellent read - a true life story well told. Beautiful A beautiful story which really gives you a nudge to keep fighting however hard things can be.

A wonderful expat story. Oh no, not another book about Brits moving to France to live their dream! But this one really does stand out from the crowd -- unlike the mediocre Virgile's Vineyard , this book is definitely worth reading. Curiously, I remember seeing Patricia Atkinson in a programme on Channel 4 in about -- one of the first programmes of that type.

She and her husband had moved to Bergerac to live in a beautiful old house and grow vines. But within months the husb "One woman and the creation of a vineyard". But within months the husband contracted a debilitating illness and returned to the UK, leaving Patricia on her own, struggling to cultivate four hectares of vines with no knowledge of French, wine, or how to drive a tractor.

She survived, and funnily enough she reappeared on a programme on French television a few months back -- now a respected winemaker who regularly wins prizes and gets her wines into the Guide Hachette. Not only does she make good wine, she turns out to write quite well too -- recording her fears and insecurities as she struggles along on her own.

The winemaking idea had been entirely her husband's, but she is obviously someone who believes that if she has to do something she will do it well, and she discovers talents that might never have been revealed otherwise -- not only learning the numerous skills required to grow grapes and make wine, but developing the physical strength needed to drive tractors, shovel grape debris, prune vines, and heave pipes, pumps and barrels about in the winery. And as if that weren't enough, she turns out to have a remarkably well-developed palate, to the extent that after a few years she is invited to join the official tasting committee for Bergerac AOC wines.

She relates all this with a pleasing humility, and it's clear how her courage, determination and willingness to learn endeared her to her neighbours, who rallied round to help her. By the end of the book she has truly become an integral part of the small community of Gageac. Bravo to her, and eat your heart out, Peter Mayle! Apr 11, Jamie rated it it was ok. This book is about a British woman who, along with her husband, buys a small vineyard in France. She herself has no interest in running the vineyard and doesn't speak French. Then her husband gets a debilitating illness and goes back to Britain.

She has to stay on as all their assets are invested in this vineyard.

The book was presented to me as a fantasy book -- who hasn't had the move to France fantasy where you totally immerse yourself in French food and culture. But, I felt This book is about a British woman who, along with her husband, buys a small vineyard in France. But, I felt there was desperation or sadness underneath it, and that killed the fantasy. There is a point where I could tell Atkinson really made the choice to stay because it was what she wanted and from then on, the book was a more pleasant read.

If I see it in the library, I might look into her second book. I suspect she'll be in a happier place. Aug 13, Judy rated it really liked it. This book was extraordinary. The story of anyone who makes a success of a business venture is good material and will usually engage readers. Patricia Atkinson's journey to success is remarkable because she makes a go of a dream which wasn't even hers to begin with; husband James has high hopes of buying a vineyard and making and selling wine. When ill health prevents him from working on the project and forces his return from the Dordogne to London, Patricia steps in and takes over the reins.

She This book was extraordinary. She speaks little French and has no knowledge of winemaking or grape growing. She writes with fervour and humour about her experiences. The warm friendships she describes and the delight she takes in her village surroundings make this book thoroughly enjoyable and unexpectedly moving.

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Mar 07, Catherine Daly rated it it was amazing Shelves: An essential read for anyone dreaming of setting up a vineyard and escaping the rat-race! She takes the reader through the highs and lows of making her enterprise work. I never before appreciated how much goes into making wine, especially when you grow your own grapes as does Patricia Atkinson.

So well written that I felt as though I was working alongside her. Her French neighbors and friends were easy to know and like. The only missing piece was that the reader couldn't know her husband who after all got her into this adventure but since the book is autobiographical, this was obviously to respect his privacy, an admirable act. Feb 28, Heather rated it liked it. Let's say I have a whole new appreciation for the wine making process.

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Setting that aside, this was an interesting yet often disjointed book that didn't flow smoothly for me. I also find it quite annoying when an author interjects whole sentences in another language. It comes across as arrogant to the readers who are not fluent in that language. I never realized how really hard it is to grow and vintage wine! While the book gets a little repetitious towards the end, it is like a travelogue putting you in the French countryside and breathing the air!

A fascinating and well written story. The depth of information she provides on wine making is immense.

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But the story is repetitive lacks human depth and leaves you melancholy at the end. Details of her relationship with her husband it totally absent. Jun 10, Marge Levy rated it it was ok. I tried very hard to like this book. Only made it through the first third of the book, then passed it along to a wine connoisseur! Not the best read.

Great woman, great story , my husband loved it and he is not a reader - but loved learning about how to run a vineyard. I loved reading about her dedication and persistence. Oct 03, Charlotte rated it liked it Shelves: Makes me want to buy a vineyard!

The Ripening Sun - One Woman and the Creation of a Vineyard | Atkinson, Patricia | Arty Bee's Books

Feb 13, Lauren rated it really liked it Shelves: I enjoyed her writing. She focuses on the good things that happen and pass over the bad. It is so similar to my experience living in France and brought back many good memories. Dec 25, Michael Corcoran rated it really liked it. I'm always a big fan of books that take you places.

This book paints a beautiful portrait of wine country. Mar 01, Lisa Burrow rated it really liked it. I really enjoyed the sense of community in this book and the determination of one woman to 'fit in' to a whole different culture.