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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4826 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
4826 Posts |
 Posted - Aug 06 2025 : 1:49:24 PM
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I found this nonfiction book to be very informative and it gives a fair factual picture of the American prairie. I hope you can find it at your libraries, it is a new release.
Dawn in IL
. "Let us live like flowers—wild and beautiful and drenched in sun." Ellen Everett |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
7395 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
7395 Posts |
Posted - Aug 06 2025 : 2:08:55 PM
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Sounds good Dawn, I will get it after I finish reading The Saints of Shallow Hill by Donna Everhart.
A fabulous historical fiction novel set during the Great Depression in the turpentine camps of North Carolina and Georgia.
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4826 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
4826 Posts |
Posted - Aug 06 2025 : 2:27:58 PM
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You're welcome Debbie. The book you're reading sounds very interesting. I enjoy reading historical fiction quite a bit.
Dawn in IL
. "Let us live like flowers—wild and beautiful and drenched in sun." Ellen Everett |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7961 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7961 Posts |
Posted - Aug 06 2025 : 5:14:18 PM
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I have been on a Freida McFadden reading spree. I have read The Tenant, Ward D, and The Housemaid. I am currently reading The Housemaid's Secret. All really good books if you like psychological thrillers.
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6836 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6836 Posts |
Posted - Aug 11 2025 : 07:46:11 AM
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I have been reading about American history from 1900-1950s all year long. But recently l found this book titled " The Uncertainty of Everyday Life 1915-1945" in America by Harvey Green. It was both fascinating and informative about how our Nation faced many trials and tribulation with a major crippling Great Depression and two World Wars. Most of us were born after WWII and have experienced a long run of better economics with higher wages and affordable housing and medical availability. The effects of all the big three disruptions I mentioned had a huge impact on the lives of middle and low class people for generations. We have come a long way but we have more issues to work on as world populations have grown and climate changes are challenging everyone. I recommend this to anyone who wants to know more about how we got to where we are here and how life was for our Grandparents and Great grandparents.
I bet you might feel the same amazement as me about what was happening all those years when parents were raising families.
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
FGOTM- October 2018 |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17444 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17444 Posts |
Posted - Aug 11 2025 : 2:11:40 PM
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Just finished "To Kill a Mockingbird"...
All I can say is,, WOWZERS! One would think times and Society have changed,, but sadly, not much! :>(
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7961 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7961 Posts |
Posted - Aug 11 2025 : 5:17:39 PM
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Grace, I read that book many many years ago. I will have to read this one again.
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
3529 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
3529 Posts |
Posted - Aug 12 2025 : 1:45:55 PM
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That sounds like a great read, Winnie. I'll have to look into finding it.
I've heard of that one, Grace but I don't think I've ever read it.
~Heather
“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17444 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17444 Posts |
Posted - Aug 16 2025 : 10:06:02 AM
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I forgot to mention, given the book is/was written the early 1960’s depicting the 1940’s the language can be a bit offensive …
But considering the ‘Jim Crow’ era,, there was ( not excusable) a different mindset in certain societies/communities..
And while I would like to think we have progressed,, just 40 miles down the road, there still exists ,, that antiquated mindset.
:>(
Again, a very good read about mindsets in society, but very offensive-derogatory language.
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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marjean
True Blue Farmgirl
3862 Posts
Marsha
Deltona
FL
USA
3862 Posts |
Posted - Nov 02 2025 : 06:17:48 AM
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I have been a fan of the Hallmark movie channel for years now. But, never was much of a reader other than the bible, craft books and cook books. But, I decided to buy the When calls the heart series of books by Janette Oke. I love them. I'm on the third book in the four book series. My daughter is an avid bookworm and so after telling her of my new past time she brought me back a book from their trip to Portland and Bar Harbor, Maine last month. Light on Jib Island by Jill Gilley.
Farmgirl sister #308
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marjean
True Blue Farmgirl
3862 Posts
Marsha
Deltona
FL
USA
3862 Posts |
Posted - Nov 02 2025 : 06:21:20 AM
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Thank you Winnie for sharing about the book you are reading. I am going to check it out at our local library. Do we have a farm girl book exchange going on? I would love to share some of my books or exchange with others who might be interested in doing so.
Farmgirl sister #308
Envelope Wallets and Junk Journals, Face Masks too.
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Old Spirit
True Blue Farmgirl
1510 Posts
Rae
MN
1510 Posts |
Posted - Nov 02 2025 : 07:34:24 AM
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Marjean I have been reading her books for years! You would probably like her stand alone books as well as series. Another favorite is Lauraine Snelling.
Rae
...those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles:...
Isaiah 40:31
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