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Lavender Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
1979 Posts
Brenda
Jackson
MI
USA
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 Posted - Sep 06 2013 : 4:18:22 PM
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Just finished the book Little Heathens Hard Times and High Spirits on an Iowa Farm During the Great Depression by Mildred Armstrong Kalish.
I tend to take my time when reading a book and savor it to the end. I loved this book. It brought back so many memories of my childhood. I wasn't even thought of at the time period Mildred wrote about, but I can remember many of the same things. I was born in 1952 and people still had some of the same ways of living and raising children. It is well worth reading. Mary Jane told me it was one of the "Top 10 Books of 2007". After reading it, it is easy to see why it was in the Top Ten.
Anyone who was a child in the 30's to the late 50's will be able to relate to Mildred's story. Even if you lived in the city, I think you would enjoy every word. If you are younger, you will learn quite a bit about everyday life during the Great Depression. Sooooo glad I bought and read this book.
Lavender Rose
Brenda
Each day we add to our legacy--good or bad.
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AFinkberry
True Blue Farmgirl
310 Posts
Ally
Kalama
Washington
310 Posts |
Posted - Sep 10 2013 : 11:11:41 PM
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As a member of a younger generation, I am interested! My mother always said I was born with an old soul.
Ally
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"There is no need for temples, no need for complicated philosophies. My brain and my heart are my temples; my philosophy is kindness." ~His Holiness the Dalai Lama |
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Lavender Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
1979 Posts
Brenda
Jackson
MI
USA
1979 Posts |
Posted - Sep 11 2013 : 7:41:35 PM
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Hi Ally, I sent you an email about the book. I always an old soul in a young body also. So is my daughter. You're not alone.
Lavender Rose
Brenda
Each day we add to our legacy--good or bad.
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AFinkberry
True Blue Farmgirl
310 Posts
Ally
Kalama
Washington
310 Posts |
Posted - Sep 20 2013 : 7:24:25 PM
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I got the book! And I am loving it! I started reading it aloud to my 9 yr old, who hasn't been complaining much about his chores! I guess he figures he's got it easy.... Since I read faster when I'm not reading aloud, I am personally halfway through the book! This is such an amazing book! Thank you for the opportunity!
Ally
"There is no need for temples, no need for complicated philosophies. My brain and my heart are my temples; my philosophy is kindness." ~His Holiness the Dalai Lama |
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Lavender Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
1979 Posts
Brenda
Jackson
MI
USA
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Posted - Sep 29 2013 : 4:39:10 PM
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Ally, You're welcome.  Glad you are enjoying it. I sure liked it. Be sure to copy some of the recipes. I forgot to before I sent it so I purchased another copy.
Lavender Rose
Brenda
Each day we add to our legacy--good or bad.
Our Daily Bread
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