Eerste Hoofstuk van Gees van die Labrador (Riemland Mense Book 2) (Afrikaans Edition)
Book Details
Author(s)M de Beer
PublisherCamelthorn Books
ISBN / ASINB0066QLC54
ISBN-13978B0066QLC53
Sales Rank1,386,158
MarketplaceUnited States 🇺🇸
Description
The book provides light entertainment, especially to those who wonder about life on a farm. Country folk on the other hand may be taken back to their own days on the farm and find themselves reminiscing about their experiences and carefree times in the country. The book is based on a more simple life around a small rural town in the “Riemland†or thong country. It used to be a derogatory name (like “takhaar†would be), but many farmers adopted the name as part of their heritage. Is this “land of leather thongs†in the Eastern Free State not one of the most beautiful parts of our country? The imaginary town of Rietfontein, somewhere between Bethlehem and the Golden Gate, is our rural town where the story unfolds. Get to know some of these farmers and their families and what they do every day. Enjoy their simple life and taste the traditional food and treats that they enjoy. Experience farm life as only Makkie can cook it up.
Our first experience with the "Riemlanders" begins thousands of miles further north in the Sahara desert west of Cairo. Like the name El Alamein which means two flags, two forceful military leaders squared off. While the blood of thousands of soldiers stained the arid sands of Egypt, Montgomery slowly started gaining the upper hand over the cunning Rommel. It was a bloody but crucial victory that eventually led to the German withdrawal from Africa. Unfortunately the Battle of El Alamein left deep psychological scars on those men that lived through the 12 days of "hell". Like the guns that never stopped the Riemlanders were there - day and night they served their country. Makkie follows them from their tents and accommodations through the trenches and into battle. Experience the bravery and camaraderie between these soldiers and how they support each other even on the way to the hospital. In those few days the lives of thousands of young men were changed forever.
Makkie de Beer writes from her heart and a wide range of life experiences for the benefit of a diverse circle of friends. Eventually her characters become like family and friends that you get to know and love with the turn of every new page. They are not without mistakes, just ordinary people like us, trying to make a life for themselves and their loved ones. Experience the heartbeat of a farm and walk with them in their efforts to find love and happiness. They live close to the soil and like the seasons experience emotions that range from bitter cold snow-covered plains to hot lazy summer days.
Take a holiday in the “Riemland†this festive season and relax on one of its farms by the river.
Our first experience with the "Riemlanders" begins thousands of miles further north in the Sahara desert west of Cairo. Like the name El Alamein which means two flags, two forceful military leaders squared off. While the blood of thousands of soldiers stained the arid sands of Egypt, Montgomery slowly started gaining the upper hand over the cunning Rommel. It was a bloody but crucial victory that eventually led to the German withdrawal from Africa. Unfortunately the Battle of El Alamein left deep psychological scars on those men that lived through the 12 days of "hell". Like the guns that never stopped the Riemlanders were there - day and night they served their country. Makkie follows them from their tents and accommodations through the trenches and into battle. Experience the bravery and camaraderie between these soldiers and how they support each other even on the way to the hospital. In those few days the lives of thousands of young men were changed forever.
Makkie de Beer writes from her heart and a wide range of life experiences for the benefit of a diverse circle of friends. Eventually her characters become like family and friends that you get to know and love with the turn of every new page. They are not without mistakes, just ordinary people like us, trying to make a life for themselves and their loved ones. Experience the heartbeat of a farm and walk with them in their efforts to find love and happiness. They live close to the soil and like the seasons experience emotions that range from bitter cold snow-covered plains to hot lazy summer days.
Take a holiday in the “Riemland†this festive season and relax on one of its farms by the river.
