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Flat Broke with Two Goats: A Memoir

Author:
Jennifer McGaha
Read by:
Pam Ward
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Ratings
Book
141
Narrator
44
Release Date
January 23, 2018
Duration
9 hours 20 minutes
Summary
Jennifer McGaha never expected to own a goat named Merle. Or to be setting Merle up on dates and naming his doeling Merlene. She didn't expect to be buying organic yogurt for her chickens. She never thought she would be pulling camouflage carpet off her ceiling or rescuing opossums from her barn and calling it 'date night.' Most importantly, Jennifer never thought she would only have $4.57 in her bank account.



When Jennifer discovered that she and her husband owed back taxes—a lot of back taxes—her world changed. Now desperate to save money, they foreclosed on their beloved suburban home and moved their family to a one-hundred-year-old cabin in a North Carolina holler. Soon enough, Jennifer's life began to more closely resemble the lives of her Appalachian ancestors than the life she experienced in her middle class upbringing. But what started as a last-ditch effort to settle debts became a journey that revealed both the joys and challenges of living close to the land.



Told with bold wit, unflinching honesty, and a firm foot in the traditions of Appalachia, Flat Broke with Two Goats blends stories of homesteading with the journey of two people rediscovering the true meaning of home.
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Profile Avatar claire s. Oct 2021

Loved this book and felt the narrator did a great job. Look up the author Jennifer Mcgaha and enjoy seeing photos of the cabin, waterfall and goats on her website after listening.

Profile Avatar Gina Sep 2024

Good writing. Excellent narration. Sometimes got caught up in the weeds. I had to shake my head over and over … how can a person really not see how things got so out of control? And did she ever make an effort to pay back her friend?

Profile Avatar Susan B. Jan 2025

Starts off with an interesting story but drags terribly from about halfway. Contains more details about goat breeding than I would have liked. Also yoghurt.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Dec 2024

I really like how the book unfolded. The narrator spoke well too.

Profile Avatar Hilary R. Nov 2024

Utter tedium

Profile Avatar Shanda S. Oct 2024

Fantastic Read

Profile Avatar KarenG Oct 2024

Enjoyed the book. Hard to believe it wasn’t fictional. You would think an accountant might have a better grasp of how to improve their finances. Loved the descriptions of the farm, goats and scenery.

Profile Avatar Sara G. Sep 2024

Enjoyed listening very much! I just wish someone had told them to go to Carl Sandburg's home in Tryon and adopted some of Mrs. Sandburg's world famous dairy goats.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jul 2024

This was a good vip credit book.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jan 2022

a good listen.

Profile Avatar Paula S. Nov 2021

Loved this book and the spirit and adventures of this woman.

Profile Avatar Claire Nov 2021

A very different book for me loved it thought I laughed throughout and enjoyed the journey and growth of the people.

Profile Avatar Suzanne M. Oct 2021

Story shows how people make poor decisions over and over again. Luckily this couple found happiness along the way

Profile Avatar Anonymous Oct 2021

Simply beautiful!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Oct 2021

Liked book, a bit disappointed in the way it ended

Profile Avatar Anonymous Oct 2021

I liked the book, it ws somewhat interesting but not my style.

Profile Avatar Cindy D. May 2018

Enjoyed the book

Flat Broke with Two Goats: A Memoir

Flat Broke with Two Goats: A Memoir

Author: Jennifer McGaha
Read by: Pam Ward
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