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Hmmm....i'm really torn about this beginner's guide. I read "Beekeeping for Dummies" first and i felt super inspired and ready to take on the challenge of becoming a beekeeper. This book i felt like had an unsuspecting negative undertone. It focused more on all the things that can and will go wrong instead of the joys of beekeeping. Of course there will be challenges along the way but page after page of issues and hurdles didn't have me as excited any more. I was left a little bummed by the end of the book instead of inspired and prepared. The format isn't great to use a reference book either.

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3.0

I can't wait to get a few hives in my backyard! It's going to be a while, though. In the meantime, I occasionally read some books on beekeeping to stay informed and excited. This book touches on a lot of subjects, but is not too in-depth about any one subject. It is definitely a good primer, but not a definitive book. A large portion of the book is dedicated to recipes and uses for honey and wax. It's like a totally separate book. But it's true, many beekeepers have a difficult time using and storing their liquid gold at the end of a harvest. Backyard Beekeeper is spot on with this section.

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5.0

This was very informative, and provided lots of large pictures to show what the author was talking about.

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