Village People

by Paula Yates

Nurturing the dream of a retreat where her growing family could embrace the great traditions and simple pleasures of a rural existence, the writer and broadcaster Paula Yates moved to the country. After ten years of village life, she takes readers, season by season, through a typical year, from rearing sheep to joining the Women's Institute, and from entertaining house-guests to her burgeoning relationship with the vicar. The book presents a humorous view of the eccentrics and eccentricities of English country life.

Hardcover

First published October 14, 1993

Reviews

[Hayley T · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found this book by chance as I was recommending Paula’s baby books and autobiography to a friend. I didn’t know about this one! What a find, it is such an enchanting and adorable read, I laughed and felt like one of her friends listening to her latest adventures in the countryside. Hilarious, touching and personal, it is the loveliest diary of a down to earth real wife, mum and funny, talented lady.
I can’t wait to read it all again, I’ll pick this book up time after time, it’s now one of my favourites.

[Glynis O'halloran · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quite funny in places. A very easy read