From Growing Up Country:ldquo;I learned early in life that country is not a place on a map. Country is a place in your heart. In your soul. In the very depth of your being.rdquo; mdash;Bill Anderson ldquo;One of the things I like most about country life is that nothing much has really changed . . . My grandchildren and I are still walking and hunting in the same woods and fishing in the same creeks as I did with my father.rdquo; mdash;President Jimmy Carter ldquo;Food was at the heart of our home. And; other than those troublesome vegetables; I loved all of it. We fried everythingmdash;wersquo;d have even fried water if we couldrsquo;ve.rdquo; mdash;Keith Anderson ldquo;I canrsquo;t imagine what my life would have been without peaceful days; mountain streams; homegrown and home-cooked food; country church; and all-day singing with dinner on the grounds with family and friends.rdquo; mdash;Dolly Parton ldquo;Growing up countrymdash;therersquo;s nothing like it. Itrsquo;s growing up with your grandmother and granddaddy around . . . itrsquo;s a lot of love when you need it; great cooking in the kitchen; and always being real.rdquo; mdash;Eddie MontgomeryBlackberry pie on the window ledge. The Grand Ole Opry on the radio. Sunday dinners on the table. Families swinging on the front porch after a hard dayrsquo;s work. Itrsquo;s all part of the country way of life.Here; legendary country music singer Charlie Daniels introduces and edits a collection of heartfelt essays from an all-star cast of contributors on what it means to grow up country.United by a love of music; these notables show us that country means more than just the twang of a guitar. They share a belief in hard work; integrity; strength of character; and having the courage not to quit. The stories here tell of rustic upbringings and rich spirits; of parents who believed in tough love and old-fashioned common sense; and of a strong sense of community; pride in your country; and a love of the natural world. Yoursquo;ll get an intimate glimpse into the lives of:Country music royalty and all-time greats: such as Dolly Parton; Barbara Mandrell; Brenda Lee; Dobie Gray; and Lee GreenwoodSouthern rock gods: such as Gary Rossington and Donnie Van Zant The newest crop of stars: such as Sara Evans; Toby Keith; and Clint BlackSpecial guests: such as former president Jimmy Carter; and seven-time all around rodeo champion Ty MurrayThese snapshots show how living country has allowed our favorite singers; songwriters; and stage performers to make a career out of doing what they love while never forgetting that when yoursquo;ve grown up country; home isnrsquo;t just a place where you live; itrsquo;s a state of the heart.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful. Excellent source of detailed informationBy sarayaleI am building a new house and wanted some detailed information on materials that would assist in all the choices I will be making. This book is so much better than the infomation you find that is intended for consumers; which is very lacking in details and substance. For example; you will find good information on the different types of construction for kitchen cabinets. This is of great assistance when having to choose a cabinet manufacturer. Instead of blindly comparing cabinets you can actually understand the quality you are getting. I would recommend this book to builders; homeowners who will build or renovate; and architects.You are much better off spending on this book than most of the home maganzines; with the exception of Fine Homebuilding which is the best I have found for real infomation.5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Not as good as the JLC Field GuidesBy Mr. D. CorcoranThis Best Practices Guide is a good reference book; but I think it pales in comparison to the two volume reference put out by the Journal of Light Construction; the JLC Field Guide to Residential Construction (Volumes 1 2). THe JLC guides have a much more uniform and cohesive format and illustration/graphic style.I have all three guides; and find myself using the JLC guides far more often in my residential remodel design practice.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Good book; but out of dateBy Kathryn ScottGood book; but out of date. A lot of products that are currently on the market are not mentioned... products that now work better than those mentioned in the book.