A Thousand Acres is an award-winning novel by Jane Smiley, which captured both the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Critics Circle Award. In this compelling story, the Cook family navigates the complex dynamics of love, jealousy, and fear as their aging father, Larry Cook, struggles to maintain control over their family’s vast thousand-acre farm. Each of the three daughters, along with their husbands, faces personal challenges and the looming weight of inheritance, creating a rich tapestry of emotions set against the backdrop of the Midwestern landscape.

This audiobook version brings the tale to life with an engaging narration that captures the intricate themes of family and the landscape that both nourishes and consumes them. Join the Cook family as their lives intertwine in this profound exploration of human emotions in the enduring setting of the American heartland.