Beef Below the Blue Ridge

Hey, Friends! I’m Jessie Gussman, and if laughter is your best medicine, you’ve come to the right place. Do you imagine the life of a romance novelist: glamorous, serene, perhaps a tad predictable? Well, sometimes my life feels like a storybook where I'm petting a sweet, placid cow in the green grass and sunshine and sometimes it's more like a horror movie/thriller as I try to figure out which gear is GO in the Gator as an angry mama cow is trying to get in my window. I could be wading in the creek, or that could be me running from a pair of water moccasins. I might be listening to the hoot owls at four am, or I might be chasing a pack of coyotes away from a newborn calf. This book is another peek behind the curtain, a journey through the highs and lows of balancing a writing career with the demands of a full-blown farm operation while raising kids and cows and keeping a sense of humor about it all with a big dose of faith holding all the pieces together. It’s a blend of laughter, tears, growth, and the kind of wisdom that only comes from the love and trials of family life on the farm. So, if you’re ready for stories that range from hilariously crazy to deeply touching, all seasoned with a dash of country charm, join me, you’re in for a treat! With warmth and whimsy, Jessie Reviews for Beef Below the Blue Ridge: ★★★★★ "This book is a collection of Jessie Gussman's life stories on the family farm. I always enjoy her stories and look forward to them. Some are heartwarming and some are funny and make me laugh. Jessie is a christain and it comes through in her writing. A great collection of stories by a great christain author.” - MJ ★★★★★ "The stories are a breath of fresh air, make me laugh and just make me feel good." - Lori ★★★★★ "There are many words of wisdom, & humor and you will learn a bit about cows you probably never knew. I laughed and gasps throughout this book. If you like to read about your favorite Authors, this is a peek into Jessie Gussman's daily life." - Shelia ★★★★★ "The reader is guaranteed to smile over most of the episodes, nod their head in agreement more than once and praise God throughout the book. I know that I will re-read this book many times.." - GranJan ★★★★★ "You will laugh at some of these stories and maybe shed a few tears at others. Her authentic Christian heart is also on display in this book. If your car breaks down, I hope it is near her house because she will undoubtedly feed you, befriend you and send you ion your way richer than before." - Bernadette Books in the Stories from Jessie Gussman's newsletter series: 1. Chickens in Canaan Land 2. The Farm on Naked Creek 3. Beef Below the Blue Ridge 4. Stories from the Promised Land