Once Upon a Farm

Truly inspiring

I love country music and there are a lot of performers and song writers that I respect a whole lot. I have read several books about Willie Nelson, Loretta Lynn, Dolly Pardon, and Waylon Jennings. Still out of all the artist in country music Joey and Rory are my favorite. It guess this is because of the simple approach to life and the music that I really admire. This book is more like a blog with several entries, but I absolutely love it just like I loved Rory’s first book. It isn’t just good. It is inspiring. It helps me make sense of the suffering and paints of beautiful picture out of hardships. I feel me and Rory have a lot in common being about the same age, both Marines, and both coming up in a broken home. I love his approach to life and his openness in revealing. His story renews my faith in God more than anything else. It is a reminder that joy can be found in sorrow and meaning through tragedy. This is one of my favorite books of all times. I so badly wish I could meet this man and just enjoy an afternoon talking.

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Touching

Rory, Your story telling and writing abilities are amazing! Your insight and words of wisdom and knowledge have helped me. I want to Thank you for that. I can’t wait until the next book comes out! Your voice is captivating! You should narrate other books and documentaries. God Bless you and your beautiful daughters and family.

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Beautiful.

Listening to this book brought up so many different emotions and feelings, mostly love. Rory is such a gifted writer and storyteller. He has something a little extra special about the way he put words to paper, my guess is that it has a little something to do with him being a talented lyricist. The stories remind me of a song, with a rhythm and a cadence that is unique and beautiful. As he reads aloud, it doesn’t sound like he is reading, instead it feels as if you are sitting across the table, listening to him recount the memories of those he loves dearly. I can’t recommend it enough.

Rory, thank you for your vulnerability, authenticity and for being willing to share all that God is doing.

Hopeful and refreshing.

I finished this book all in one day because I didn’t was to stop listening. The message and loosely linked story was so hopeful, refreshing and so full of love without being preachy, and it just made me feel great. Rory also has such a peaceful reading voice that makes this a great listen as well. Very encouraging book that I can see being helpful at several different points in life. Nice to hear something positive these days.

Very, very moving stories.

I'd have to say, the best parts of this book were Hopie's story, and the outtake with Aaron's feelings.
While I loved every chapter (!), I cannot stop thinking of Hopie's giant heart. Her courage astounds me. Bless her heart. Hearing her own story was apparently the what she needed in order to know for sure that she is worthy. That she matters in such a big way.
Hearing Aaron's feelings in my ears touched my heart in a surprising way. I didn't expect to cry as I did.
I cannot recommend this book enough. I'll be searching for the blogs, and imagining myself worshipping at the Cowboy church. In my mind, it is in Mayberry.

loved it

all wonderful... I loved this one as much as the first one.. I've been a fan for many years

All Families.......Have Stuff

Never read anything like this one. It’s real, it’s Life. There Is No Perfect. We Live each day an find No one is Promised tomorrows. Work with what u have. An Love 1 another thru All Life’s piercing arrows that may come. We try to fill our happiness with Stuff. But it’s the People we Live with who Will Live Forever!!!

Absolutely wonderful!! Loved it! Rory is great ☺

I loved hearing Rory read along with me. He has a very soothing voice. I continue to read it over and over...both books.

Rory is the best story teller.

enjoyed it. cried so many tears, happy and sad. he brings out so many emotions with his stories and words. his voice really brings the book to life.

very good book and storyp

in 24 hrs .... finished it...front to back. loved it!
highly recommend. rory feek is a great story teller.