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When a person is born and raised on a farm, that person is usually given a foundation for life that prepares them for the rigors needed to become successful in whatever they choose to do. This book is a collection of farm stories that influenced the author to eventually travel the world and compete successfully in a world not designed for the weak. Readers say: "Americana at its finest." "Stunning depiction of farm life back in the day." "I think all of us that lived thru that time wish we could have that time back, if only for a day." "I love your memories. Thank you so much for sharing them. Sorry if I'm repeating myself but they are so interesting. They go with yo ...

One thing I have wanted to do for many years is to put together a book featuring my mother Florence's stories. I want her spirit to live on through her folktales. Her stories are magical. My mother's legends have stayed with me all my life. I'm sure my brothers and sister heard the same yarns, but this book is written the way I remember them. I believe mom gave me her imaginative stories so I could write about them when I grew up. I wouldn't have written this book if I had not gone to college. I was in my forties and going to the University of Colorado at Denver when I discovered I had a talent for writing. One course I took in Women’s Studies was autobiographical writing. I began ...

This book records the story and family history of Harold and Naomi Dubs of Hanover PA. It is written with desire to pass down to future generations a testimony of God's faithfulness. (Updated July 2022 with corrections and an addendum from the summer of 2021).

From Little Black Bonnet to Oatmeal Box Wedding Veil is the recounting of the first thirty years in the life of Esther Hershberger Gingerich. Esther writes of her earliest memories, her growing up years, the uncertain teen years, and the early years of her marriage. Born in 1943 into a struggling Amish family, Esther experienced many moves, changes, new schools, and hand-me-downs. Playing with her two brothers on the farm was sometimes hilarious and sometimes downright dangerous. She tells of the trauma of leaving the Amish and the agony of losing a brother. Under girding all the uncertainties of her life were the faith, love and support of her parents and extended family.

A collection of life stories from African America Abe Steadman’s descendants of Giddy Swamp Township, Aiken County, South Carolina. Abe was born in slavery about 1833. He was married twice and produced 21 children that have spread across the south and migrated north for a better quality of life and employment. They've encountered many struggles and misplaced family members are still untraceable. In our genealogy search, we've encounter many Steadman relatives that were not related to our tree, however, we've document their conversation and family tree outlines within this book. Enjoy the quest of Abe’s offspring’s and how they've grown.

Heroic true story of how God gives grace to our heroine to live through times of loneliness, sadness and terror. Ultimately, our heroine finds deliverance and forgiveness. God gives a song in the midst of trials, and leads his daughter to learn healthy boundaries and better ways to live in relationships. This book offers hope and help to those in similar tyrannical situations.

The names of many of the characters in the story are the neighbors and shirttail relatives I knew or heard about from my mother and her siblings. Some characters are real with fictitious names; some characters are fictitious with names of real people. I played with Sandra Rae and Mickey Wells, and Barbara Ann Bennington. Wendell Patterson took me for a short ride on his two-wheeler bicycle when I was four. Lucille Patterson Mauk was my mom’s best friend since early childhood. They attended the Woodland School and McKell High School. Our family attended the Brick Union Christian Church. James Douglas White is a friend from college. He was my orchestra director and classical violinist ...