Author: Artie M. Selter
Publisher:
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Languages : en
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Author: Donna Sikes
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781301908974
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Author: Michelle Collins Anderson
Publisher: A John Scognamiglio Book
ISBN: 149674828X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 369

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Drawing on the little-known true story of one tragic night at an Ozarks dance hall in the author’s Missouri hometown, this beautifully written, endearingly nostalgic novel picks up 50 years later for a folksy, character-driven portrayal of small-town life, split second decisions, and the ways family secrets reverberate through generations. From the new Fannie Flagg of the Ozarks, a richly-woven story of family, forgiveness, and reinvention for readers of Kristy Woodson Harvey, Donna Everhart, Sue Monk Kidd, Jeannette Walls, and Rita Mae Brown… "Anderson weaves a rich and poignant tale of a small Ozarks town's factual tragedy, its generational secrets and the juxtapose of searching and belonging. Vivid and evocative, this is a debut to savor." —Kim Michele Richardson, New York Times bestselling author of The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek series Daisy Flowers is fifteen in 1978 when her free-spirited mother dumps her in Possum Flats, Missouri. It’s a town that sounds like roadkill and, in Daisy’s eyes, is every bit as dead. Sentenced to spend the summer living with her grandmother, the wry and irreverent town mortician, Daisy draws the line at working for the family business, Flowers Funeral Home. Instead, she maneuvers her way into an internship at the local newspaper where, sorting through the basement archives, she learns of a mysterious tragedy from fifty years earlier… On a sweltering, terrible night in 1928, an explosion at the local dance hall left dozens of young people dead, shocking and scarring a town that still doesn’t know how or why it happened. Listed among the victims is a name that’s surprisingly familiar to Daisy, revealing an irresistible family connection to this long-ago accident. Obsessed with investigating the horrors and heroes of that night, Daisy soon discovers Possum Flats holds a multitude of secrets for a small town. And hardly anyone who remembers the tragedy is happy to have some teenaged hippie asking questions about it – not the fire-and-brimstone preacher who found his calling that tragic night; not the fed-up police chief; not the mayor’s widow or his mistress; not even Daisy’s own grandmother, a woman who’s never been afraid to raise eyebrows in the past, whether it’s for something she’s worn, sworn, or done for a living. Some secrets are guarded by the living, while others are kept by the dead, but as buried truths gradually come into the light, they’ll force a reckoning at last. Inspired by the true story of the Bond Dance Hall explosion, a tragedy that took place in the author’s hometown of West Plains, Missouri on April 13, 1928. The cause of the blast has never been determined. “A vivid blend of sensorial writing, historical detail, and memorable characters await in this compelling, surprising, insightful story of the weight of long-held secrets and the resulting hunger for truth.” —Susan Meissner, USA Today bestselling author of Only the Beautiful

Author: Victoria Yost
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1387384317
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 297

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Author: Suzanne McMinn
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062223720
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 284

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Suzanne McMinn, a former romance writer and founder of the popular blog chickensintheroad.com, shares the story of her search to lead a life of ordinary splendor in Chickens in the Road, her inspiring and funny memoir. Craving a life that would connect her to the earth and her family roots, McMinn packed up her three kids, left her husband and her sterile suburban existence behind, and moved to rural West Virginia. Amid the rough landscape and beauty of this rural mountain country, she pursues a natural lifestyle filled with chickens, goats, sheep—and no pizza delivery. With her new life comes an unexpected new love—"52," a man as beguiling and enigmatic as his nickname—a turbulent romance that reminds her that peace and fulfillment can be found in the wake of heartbreak. Coping with formidable challenges, including raising a trio of teenagers, milking stubborn cows, being snowed in with no heat, and making her own butter, McMinn realizes that she’s living a forty-something’s coming-of-age story. As she dares to become self-reliant and embrace her independence, she reminds us that life is a bold adventure—if we’re willing to live it. Chickens in the Road includes more than 20 recipes, craft projects, and McMinn’s photography, and features a special two-color design.

Author: Sugar Bernice
Publisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 110

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Wide Ruled Notebook. Size: 6 inches x 9 inches. 55 sheets (110 pages for writing). Mason Flowers. 158410673481. TAGs: flowers, flower, jar, mason jar, acrylic paint, wildflowers, roses, rose, wildflower, leaves, bloom, vintage

Author: J. Kent Preyer
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0990385051
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 366

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At last! The Southern Romantic Comedy we've been waiting for! It has all the right spicy ingredients: saucy fearless women, rugged cowboys, Country-Western legends, jaw-dropping gossip and sinfully funny Southern wit. Bold comedy and contemporary political controversy meet in the home of country music, Nashville, Tennessee. It's a heartwarming comedy in the classic Southern tradition of Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe and the movie Steel Magnolias. The colorful characters are audacious and unforgettable. Weaved through generations, this inspiring story explores the universal need to belong and the transformative power of family and love. Discovering this book is like running into an old friend. Slip off your shoes and sit a spell. You're in for a mighty fine story, some scandalous mud-slinging, and the promise of some hearty good laughs. This heavenly Tennessee tale is a perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon with a Mint Julep or a glass of sweet tea.

Author: Morgan Gray
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1796018686
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 122

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MORGAN GRAY grew up in a small rivertown where gossip on a circular-dial party-line telephone and which allowed neighbors to eavesdrop on each others conversations and forward the "news" to Sunday prayer meetings composed of blue-haired widows reeking of Channel #5 family reunions, so-called worthy matrons, and just plain ole exaggerated, gossip by high-horse ladies full of prejudice, judgment, and better-than-thou tones. Absorbing all this folklore, Morgan felt compelled to evaluate and question morals that did not seem to define a sense of right or wrong, and good or evil. As you read through Come to Light, you will feel poignant emotions, visualize stark, if not startling imagery, meet a variety of unique characters (some very good and some very evil), and be enlightened by timeless themes that will touch your lives, and perhaps even haunt your own identity. Morgan Gray was delivered at birth in a two-story 1960's home by a self-trained, midwife grandmother, while a one-year older brother lay alongside the same bed where Morgan still sleeps in today. Living there till married at age nineteen in the living room witnessed by a large portrait of a sad-faced Jesus—no water turned to wine, there in the same house, Morgan's dad died in the same birth bed and several years later, Morgan's mom breathed her last breath in her favorite green-velvet rocking chair. Morgan raised two girls in the same small town just a few blocks away from the homestead and still lives there today. Now a retired veteran English teacher of thirty years, Morgan has reached out to over 3,000 young high school adult-about-to-be's while, instilling in them a love for literature, and a freedom of expression as they too Come to Light.

Author: Autumn Giles
Publisher: Voyageur Press (MN)
ISBN: 0760348650
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 195

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Beyond Canning is designed for home preservers versed in the basics and looking to expand their skills with brand new cooking and preserve recipes.

Author: Donna Bozzo
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0399185526
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 226

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As seen on TODAY and in Parade magazine. Take the fast-track to FUN! With over 400 games, activities, crafts, projects, and more, you’ll be ready to shake up a rainy afternoon, enjoy unplugged family fun on the weekend, turn long car rides into game time, and create homemade crafts your kids will remember for years to come. These accessible activities require little more than items from around the house and a dash of imagination. Activities cover a wide range of ages, so every member of the family can feel engaged and excited. Donna Bozzo has shared her prescription for infusing tons of fantastic fun into your days with millions of people on television and in magazines. Now she gives you 427 easy-peasy ideas to help you to put more fun in your family’s life any and every day. Try her... · Five-minute fun fixes · Zany ways to shake up the ole (yawn) daily routine · Clever bedtime, homework, and chore time struggle-stoppers · Quick ways to create family memories · Easy, exciting ways to make each and every day a special occasion