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Michigan author's new book discusses the struggle of single parent farming

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In 'Bootstrapper,' author Mardi Jo Link recounts how she saved her small farm from foreclosure.

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The third book from Michigan writer Mardi Jo Link shares the story of how she maintained her small farm near Traverse City, as a newly single mother. It’s called “Bootstrapper: From Broke to Badass on a Northern Michigan Farm.” She visits Schuler Books & Music in the Meridian Mall tonight at 7pm.

 
 
 

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