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US Mall 1 - Little Heathens: Hard Times and High Spirits on an Iowa Farm During the Great Depression
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List Price: $22.00
Our Price: $9.50
Your Save: $ 12.50 ( 57% )
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Manufacturer: Bantam
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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 977.761033092
EAN: 9780553804959
ISBN: 0553804952
Label: Bantam
Manufacturer: Bantam
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 304
Publication Date: 2007-05-29
Publisher: Bantam
Release Date: 2007-05-29
Studio: Bantam
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Summary: greatbook
Comment: This is a wonderful book. The author does a great job of being sincere without being too sentimental. I highly recommend it.
In addition, the book was delivered in great condition and in a timely manner.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Nostalgic story
Comment: Although I didn't grow up in Iowa, I was born during the Depression years and grew up on a quasi farm; and many of the stories told here brought back some very poignant memories for me. Like the author, we were pretty poor in material things but very wealthy in things that matter - love, loyalty, appreciation for things we did have and the necessity for making our own fun instead of relying on expensive toys, dedication to family, etc. This book, while somewhat simple and easy to read, is a wonderful story and provides lessons of real value, reminding us that money and material do not translate into happiness; but, rather, those things come from within and are much of our own making!
Customer Rating:
Summary: Simply beautiful.
Comment: Turn off the t.v. and the computer and read this book! While plainly stated, the book is charming from front to back.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great Read and Great for Giving
Comment: Wow, I read this book because my mom always called us kids "little heathens" and we are from rural Iowa, so had to check out this book. If nothing else but to completely clarify what a heathen is when used in an endearing context.
First, I read it on my kindle, then bought a copy for my mom (she loved it), she then recommended it to her sisters, who bought copies, then I bought a copy for my cousin for Christmas when I got that copy i looked through it and the pics are so great it is a shame I read it first on Kindle.
Furthermore, during Thanksgiving my mom told my 8 brothers and sisters how great it was, and on, and on... Let's just say everyone who has read this book feels a closer connection to our older relatives who lived through the depression, we even understand some traditions better, why we cook the way we do, and where we get the saying, "He is just a half bubble off plumb."
I also believe that each of us has come away feeling better about where we come from, who we are, and like Dolly Parton says, I wouldn't give up those experiences for any amount of money, and I wouldn't live through it again for any amount of money. (paraphrase)
This review is based on the Hardcover Edition and the Kindle Edition
Customer Rating:
Summary: Wonderful Book
Comment: Bought this for my mother-in-law, and she absolutely loved it. The stories brought back memories of her own childhood. Wish I could give this ten stars for her!
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Editorial Reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: greatbook
Comment: This is a wonderful book. The author does a great job of being sincere without being too sentimental. I highly recommend it.
In addition, the book was delivered in great condition and in a timely manner.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Nostalgic story
Comment: Although I didn't grow up in Iowa, I was born during the Depression years and grew up on a quasi farm; and many of the stories told here brought back some very poignant memories for me. Like the author, we were pretty poor in material things but very wealthy in things that matter - love, loyalty, appreciation for things we did have and the necessity for making our own fun instead of relying on expensive toys, dedication to family, etc. This book, while somewhat simple and easy to read, is a wonderful story and provides lessons of real value, reminding us that money and material do not translate into happiness; but, rather, those things come from within and are much of our own making!
Customer Rating:
Summary: Simply beautiful.
Comment: Turn off the t.v. and the computer and read this book! While plainly stated, the book is charming from front to back.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great Read and Great for Giving
Comment: Wow, I read this book because my mom always called us kids "little heathens" and we are from rural Iowa, so had to check out this book. If nothing else but to completely clarify what a heathen is when used in an endearing context.
First, I read it on my kindle, then bought a copy for my mom (she loved it), she then recommended it to her sisters, who bought copies, then I bought a copy for my cousin for Christmas when I got that copy i looked through it and the pics are so great it is a shame I read it first on Kindle.
Furthermore, during Thanksgiving my mom told my 8 brothers and sisters how great it was, and on, and on... Let's just say everyone who has read this book feels a closer connection to our older relatives who lived through the depression, we even understand some traditions better, why we cook the way we do, and where we get the saying, "He is just a half bubble off plumb."
I also believe that each of us has come away feeling better about where we come from, who we are, and like Dolly Parton says, I wouldn't give up those experiences for any amount of money, and I wouldn't live through it again for any amount of money. (paraphrase)
This review is based on the Hardcover Edition and the Kindle Edition
Customer Rating:
Summary: Wonderful Book
Comment: Bought this for my mother-in-law, and she absolutely loved it. The stories brought back memories of her own childhood. Wish I could give this ten stars for her!
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