Book Review: The Olive Farm

After a few unacceptable attempts at audio book novels, I moved to the non-fiction section this time. I happened upon Carol Drinkwater's memoir, The Olive Farm. Drinkwater is an actress I'm unfamiliar with. I enjoyed listening to her tale of finding love and family in her dream-come-true, owning an olive farm. 

The author narrated it and I was eager to find out what she looks like. It said on the cover, "Drinkwater will be forever remembered for her part as the wholesome Helen Herriot in the television series All Creatures Great and Small." Although I couldn't access the one she performed in (from the '80s), I dashed off to the library to pick up the newer Masterpiece Theater version of All Creatures Great and Small. It was great fun watching the three seasons of the show (something I may not have done had I not listened to Carol Drinkwater's book). 

I loved the author's narration. Her British accent was delightful, and she rattled off in French too. It turns out she has a whole series of books with the word olive in the title. I could access them on Hoopla, but I think I'll pass. She even has a new one coming out this year, called Return to the Olive Farm (also available on Hoopla). My Hoopla audio list keeps growing and growing. Not to mention, I've recently learned how to access audio books on Libby.