Nothing in this world tugs at my heart strings quite like a
pretty book facade. What can I say? I’m easily charmed. Jon Raymond’s Rain Dragon just has one of those
covers--it sings to my inner wannabe bohemian gypsy. Conveniently, Rain Dragon is sort of about bohemian
gypsies. Damon and his lady, Amy, just recently abandoned the thriving
metropolis of Los Angeles in search
of a way to reconnect with the land and, by extension, each other. After
touring a series of sustainable farm outfits, they stumble upon Rain Dragon, a
farm in Oregon best known for its
organic yogurt line. Rain Dragon is chock-full of idealistic folk from all
walks of life--engineers, bankers, carpenters--looking to simplify and make
greater contributions to global consciousness. At the helm of this lofty idea
ship is Rain Dragon’s charisma-radiating leader Peter Hawk. With Peter as their
guide, Amy quickly finds her spot among the pack while Damon slowly, painfully
languishes until he finally stumbles upon a unique gift.
Quiet, somewhat strange, and emotionally dense--in the “I’m
not so bright when it comes to feelings” kind of dense--Rain Dragon is as wandering and curious as its characters.
P.J. O'Rourke advises "Always read something that will make you look good if you die in the middle of it."
Let Galesburg Public Library staff and friends guide you in finding those books.
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