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Lavender Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
1979 Posts
Brenda
Jackson
MI
USA
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 Posted - Aug 22 2013 : 7:03:41 PM
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I went to a little new and used book store just down the road from me today. While there I found a book called "Little Heathens Hard Times and High Spirits on an Iowa Farm During the Great Depression. It was written by Mildred Armstrong Kalish. I turned the book over to read the back of the book jacket and to my surprise there was a review by none other than Mary Jane Butters. Well that made the sale.
It looks like a brand new book. Maybe only read once if that. I think it was a great buy at $3.50. Has anyone else read it? Did you like it? I'm starting it tonight.
Brenda
Each day we add to our legacy--good or bad.
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
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MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Aug 22 2013 : 7:33:13 PM
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What a great find Lavender Rose! Your treasure will get even better when I share with you that Mildred's book was proclaimed one of "The 10 Best Books of 2007" by the New York Times Book Review. It's a lovely book and a good read.
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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coaloha
True Blue Farmgirl
502 Posts
Pam
USA
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Posted - Aug 22 2013 : 10:03:36 PM
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I have this book on my bookshelf, a gift from a family member. You are inspiring me to pull it down and read it.
Pam
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Lavender Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
1979 Posts
Brenda
Jackson
MI
USA
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Posted - Aug 23 2013 : 6:16:03 PM
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I started the book last night and it is turning out to be very good. No wonder it was proclaimed one of "The 10 Best Books of 2007". Thanks for letting me know Mary Jane. Mildred is a very good author. Her book is informative and pleasant reading. coaloha, You really should read it. It's wonderful.
Brenda
Each day we add to our legacy--good or bad.
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Edited by - Lavender Rose on Aug 23 2013 6:18:56 PM |
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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
3602 Posts
Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
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Posted - Aug 24 2013 : 08:20:05 AM
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Oh, yes! I read this book and felt right at home. I certainly had a grandmother like hers. To this day I clean out the inside of egg shells..or else. ..I am from Iowa, of course.
Farmgirl sister #3926
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sjmjgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
566 Posts
Stephanie
Mt. Vernon
Iowa
USA
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Posted - Aug 27 2013 : 5:32:11 PM
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I've read bits and pieces of that book and its certainly a great read. I, too, am an Iowa girl, so I may be a bit biased. : )
Farmgirl Sister # 3810
Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly.
- Dalai Lama
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Lavender Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
1979 Posts
Brenda
Jackson
MI
USA
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Posted - Aug 28 2013 : 4:36:18 PM
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I've read about half of the book and it's wonderful. Will write more when I finish.
Brenda
Each day we add to our legacy--good or bad.
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Little Heathens
