Frontier Follies: Adventures in Marriage and Motherhood in the Middle of Nowhere

I had seen and admired the "Pioneer Woman" products in Walmart, but we don't get cable TV, only local stations, so I never saw a Food Network video of her cooking shows. I like reading Memoirs though, so when I was selecting my next book to read, I saw hers and got it. So glad I did. That first book and then "Frontier Follies" gave me many hours of enjoyment. She's such a down-to-earth, honest person and so witty, I had several "laugh-out-loud" moments. Toward the end of "Frontier Follies", I slowed down to "save" the last few chapters because I didn't want the book to end. Since reading and learning about her life, I've watched her videos on "YouTube" and was even able to check out through the library, one of her cooking books. I watched an interview she had and loved her answer about how she handles any negative comments, etc. She basically said she ignores it, doesn't defend or answer back. She quoted the St. Francis of Assissi prayer as her mindset about it, "Lord, make me an instrument of Thy peace." I do hope she will continue writing about her life on the ranch. I feel like I know her entire family now and I want to continue to follow their lives.

This book is a cute collection of short stories of Ree Drummond's life on her cattle ranch home.I had read this book from the library, and when I found out Ree Drummond was coming to a city not too far from me for a book signing, I wanted to get a copy for her to sign. The seller shipped promptly and it was an excellent condition, looks brand new!

As with all things from Ree, this book is fantastic!

If you like The Pioneer Woman then this book is for you! I actually purchased 4 of them at different times ... Apparently the book-arrivals were being "borrowed" by family and COVID-cleared friends before I had a chance to indulge. All with a thumbs-up by the perpetrators BTW.If you aren't familiar with The Pioneer Woman - you'll be glad you adventured into her world.Ree Drummond lives on a cattle ranch in Oklahoma and has a large extended family. I think her writing style appeals to almost everyone. City or country dwellers, large families or small, single or coupled, her outlook on life and recipes are terrific. If you've seen her show on Food Network, then you've watched her kids grow up over the last decade and are familiar with the "cast-of-characters."Reading Ree always lifts my spirits and allows me to try to pay it forward to those around me.

You don't have to be a die hard cooking show fan to enjoy thus book! It had some fun stories that most anyone can relate to! I found myself chuckling at the inside look into Red Drummond and her life! She's human and humble. Fun read during challenging times! I enjoyed it.

I bought this the other day & it came in 2 days!! You got to love Prime!!! I started reading the book as soon as it got delivered yesterday around noon. I could not put the book down. First it is funny as hell, second I absolutely love Ree & third there are recipes in the book that sound so damn good! As I stopped reading to write this review I am 3/4 of the way through this book. But it’s ok I got her other book delivered today😅. LolIf you love her or are looking to read about a truthful & meaningful marriage & life as a mom, ranchers wife, blogger & food network host try this book. You will not be disappointed. Not to mention the bonus recipes 😉

I thought I knew a good bit about Ree; I knew she was a great writer just from reading her cookbooks. This book makes her even more real and lovable and I haven’t laughed this hard in a very long time! Thanks, Ree, for just being the real you and making me smile, giggle and belly laugh all the way through the book!

I actually listened to the audio book which was so much fun as it was narrated by Ree. The short chapters were perfect for car rides and do fun. Her stories are heart felt and you felt like you were sitting at a big farm table having coffee together as she regaled you with stories. Fascinating info about living on a ranch so far from town and neighbors. I just might have to watch the show now :)

Loved the book and love the woman who wrote it. She is amazing. Watch her show all the time.

A Great book, a great book of light reading full of interesting stories of love, laughter and family life. This is a book that’s hard to put down as Ree is relatable and down to earth and you are drawn in to her life. She is a hard working wife, Mother and business woman who has even found room in her life with Ladd to take on a foster kid, she had a priveleged upbringing compared to many but has brought her 4 children up to appreciate that if you work hard you reap the benefits all with a smile on her face and an encouraging word along the way.

Recommend

Ree is so relatable and easy to read. I've since read her other book and loved both.Will definitely read them again at some point.

Lighthearted read… but prefer her magazine over this collection of stories. Might be more interesting for a long time fan.I won’t read this book again.