Weekend Cowgirl by The Accidental Writer

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Humorous memoirs about a weekend Texas cattle ranching family that was transplanted to Houston (Bellaire) from Kansas in the 50's, It consists of one Catdillac cowboy, a Texas hostess, three cowgirl sisters, and visiting friends who enjoyed the weekends with them in the hill country. It answers questions such as these. What happened to contest horses Roy Rogers gave away? How an old German farm with no running water was transformed into the Lazy Y Angus Ranch. Wha... More >>

Weekend Cowgirl by The Accidental Writer

The Way We Were

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The author, Charles Dishno was born and raised in the small town of Bly, Oregon. This book contains many stories about growing up in that unique period in time, the 40’s & 50’s. This was truly a different time and way of living. See it through the eyes and memories of one who experienced it first hand and relive The Way We Were.... More >>

The Way We Were

Watch out for the Elephants!

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This is a fascinating account of the extraordinary life adventures enjoyed by the Todd sisters, starting in the mid-1940s. Their father was among first African Americans in the U. S. Foreign Service and his postings took the family all over the world. The theme is joyfully written that even when elephants come charging head-on, with faith and confidence, all things are possible!... More >>

Watch out for the Elephants!

War Child

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War Child tells the true story of a boy s will to persevere against overwhelming odds. Ray is abused by his father, whose love of gambling is his full house and was forced to leave home at just 12 years old, only to be captured by marauding rebel troops, then held prisoner, by a supposedly enlightened Western society. On his long road of despair he is subjected to a chain of continued abuse, victimization and disappointment. Weakened by his struggle for freedom, whe... More >>

War Child

Wake Up Eddy for a Dime

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It was the Depression years of the 1930's. It had been a tough period for the family. Resources were severely limited. This member of the family, a 10 year old, runs an errand for a dime and before his teen years are over, he has worked as janitor, paper boy, funeral attendant, oil worker, aircraft mechanic - and more. The alternative for him in this difficult situation was simple. Go to work, make some money, and afford things not otherwise possible. "Wake Up Eddy"... More >>

Wake Up Eddy for a Dime

Upper Ladue Remembers...

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Tucked away in pastoral Missouri lies the charming and private community of Upper Ladue. In this collection of memories, current and former residents of Upper Ladue recount their childhood relationships and family legacies. Each member of the Upper Ladue family has a story to tell, and each story is told with a warmth that belies the rare closeness of their experience. Nostalgic for simpler times, "Upper Ladue Remembers..." is a loving look back into an era of ne... More >>

Upper Ladue Remembers...

Unlucky Alf

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My mother spent all of five minutes deciding my Christian names, whilst drinking copious amounts of milk stout on one of her legendary benders; these being Alfred and Wilfred. With my surname being Hart, it comes as no great surprise, that when the names are linked together and shortened somewhat-Alf Hart said quickly in a Yorkshire accent, comes across as "I'll fart," and better still, when both Alfred and Wilfred are shortened, comes over as "Alf will fart." I cam... More >>

Unlucky Alf

Two Escaping the Last Battle

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Two Berliner girls escape war-torn Germany days before the Russians arrive toinvade their home.... More >>

Two Escaping the Last Battle

The Traveling Sketchbook: An American Kid Discovers Japan

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What is like for a kid to move to a foreign country? It is a journey full of excitement and a road of pitfalls. In "The Traveling Sketchbook", kids encounter all these things moving into a Japanese neighborhood.... More >>

The Traveling Sketchbook: An American Kid Discovers Japan