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Jennifer McGaha Books

    Jennifer McGaha crafts compelling creative nonfiction that often draws from her life in the rugged landscape of western North Carolina. Her work explores the profound connection between people and nature, frequently delving into themes associated with rural living and its inherent challenges. McGaha is known for a candid and observant style that immerses readers in her unique world. Her writing stands as a testament to the resonant storytelling that can emerge from the quietest corners of the wilderness.

    The Joy Document
    Bushwhacking: How to Get Lost in the Woods and Write Your Way Out
    Flat Broke with Two Goats

    • Flat Broke with Two Goats

      • 356 pages
      • 13 hours of reading
      3.2(12963)Add rating

      McGaha never thought she would be pulling camouflage carpet off her ceiling or rescuing opossums from her barn and calling it "date night." Most importantly, she never thought she would only have $4.57 in her bank account. After she and her husband discovered that they owed a lot of back taxes, they foreclosed on their suburban home and moved to a one-hundred-year-old cabin in a North Carolina holler. What started as a last-ditch effort to settle debts became a journey that revealed both the joys and challenges of living close to the land

      Flat Broke with Two Goats

    • Bushwhacking: How to Get Lost in the Woods and Write Your Way Out

      • 208 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      Blending elements of a writing memoir with reflections on nature, this book offers a contemplative exploration of a fulfilling life. It weaves personal experiences with observations of the natural world, inviting readers to ponder their own journeys and the beauty surrounding them. Through introspective narrative, it celebrates the connections between creativity, nature, and personal growth, encouraging a deeper appreciation for life's simple yet profound moments.

      Bushwhacking: How to Get Lost in the Woods and Write Your Way Out

    • The Joy Document

      Creating a Midlife of Surprise and Delight

      • 198 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Exploring themes of spirituality, aging, and women's empowerment, this collection of fifty essays celebrates a life well lived while encouraging readers to seek their own joy. Through diverse experiences—from everyday errands to unique moments—the author highlights how joy can emerge from both the mundane and the extraordinary. With a post-fifty perspective, the work invites reflection on identity and gratitude, inspiring readers to re-imagine their lives and discover joy in unexpected places.

      The Joy Document