Cross Creek is the warm and delightful memoir about the life of Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings—author of The Yearling—running a North Florida orange grove. Originally published in 1942, Cross Creek has become a classic in modern American literature.

For the millions of readers raised on The Yearling, here is the story of Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings's experiences in the remote Florida hamlet of Cross Creek, where she lived for 25 years. (The back of the book says 13 years in the book description; 25 years in the author's bio––it was, indeed 25 years, and may we suggest that you not let the marketing copy writers' flaw deter you from a fabulous book.) From the daily labors of managing a 72-acre orange grove to bouts with runaway pigs and a succession of unruly farmhands, Rawlings describes her life at the Creek with humor and spirit. Her tireless determination to overcome the challenges of her adopted home in the Florida backcountry, her deep-rooted love of the earth, and her genius for character and description result in a most delightful and heartwarming memoir.

This is memoir at its best. I've spent lots of time at Cross Creek, visiting Marjorie's home. It is a most enthralling place; especially if you've read this book.

Softcover, 380 pages. 1996 edition of the original 1942 text. May we suggest pairing Cross Creek with its companion cookbook, Cross Creek Cookery, which Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings also wrote? It's just delightful!