Gravel and Grit: Childhood Memories of Life on a Kansas Farm by Rosemary Coplin

Description: Gravel and Grit by Rosemary Coplin Dahlberg Rosemary is a spunky, outspoken little girl growing up in Kansas. She and her family don’t have a lot of material things, but that doesn’t mean Rosemary is missing out on life. She has much to enjoy on the family farm, including her dogs and the assorted farm animals she takes under her wing. In Gravel and Grit, author Rosemary Coplin Dahlberg takes us back to the Kansas farm where she grew up in the 1930s and 1940s. These were the days of radios instead of television sets, games that required imagination instead of joysticks, and party lines instead of cell phones. Homes often had the unique smell of Lava soap and Spic and Span cleanliness instead of potpourri. Dahlberg shares her memories of how she met life’s issues head on. Life lessons involving her beloved dogs, her classmates, and her neighbors are experienced and lessons learned, sometimes the hard way. World War II, a tornado, and family loss all bring changes to Rosemary and her family. But through it all, God is always present, giving Rosemary faith and a moral compass for her future. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Rosemary is a spunky, outspoken little girl growing up in Kansas. She and her family dont have a lot of material things, but that doesnt mean Rosemary is missing out on life. She has much to enjoy on the family farm, including her dogs and the assorted farm animals she takes under her wing. In Gravel and Grit, author Rosemary Coplin Dahlberg takes us back to the Kansas farm where she grew up in the 1930s and 1940s. These were the days of radios instead of television sets, games that required imagination instead of joysticks, and party lines instead of cell phones. Homes often had the unique smell of Lava soap and Spic and Span cleanliness instead of potpourri. Dahlberg shares her memories of how she met lifes issues head on. Life lessons involving her beloved dogs, her classmates, and her neighbors are experienced and lessons learned, sometimes the hard way. World War II, a tornado, and family loss all bring changes to Rosemary and her family. But through it all, God is always present, giving Rosemary faith and a moral compass for her future. Excerpt from Book .Rags took notice of Minnie walking along the gravel road. Since she was covered from head to foot in sun-shielding garb, she made a funny-looking figure. Rags began to bark at her as she approached. I didnt stop Rags; but instead, I yelled out Cigar her, cigar her.. I must have heard the word sic in a western movie at the Major Theater in town or when Daddy was herding cows. I knew that it meant to charge at the object; but I felt that I wasnt using that word. I was using another word that kinda sounded like sic. Surely Rags would know the difference. He was a smart dog. As Minnie came nearer to the side of our yard, I continued to chant Cigar her! Rags followed my command and took after Minnie and nipped her just above the heel. I was shocked that he would actually bite someone. I never thought that the word cigar would get the same response as sic. I was scared and ashamed at what I had done; but I wasnt brave enough to apologize to Minnie and to see if she needed medical aid. I ran! Rags ran with me to the porch and we crawled under the breeze-way. The dirt floor, spider webs, and daddy long legs made for an uncomfortable hiding place. I hugged Rags and told him I was so sorry that I had commanded him to do a bad thing. I peeked through the wooden lattice and watched as Minnie got her mail and walked back to her house. Thank goodness she didnt stop in to speak to my parents. Maybe she was going to ignore what had happened. Rags and I hid out until Momma called me to lunch... Details ISBN1512722073 Author Rosemary Coplin Dahlberg Pages 126 Language English ISBN-10 1512722073 ISBN-13 9781512722079 Media Book Format Paperback Short Title GRAVEL & GRIT Year 2016 Publication Date 2016-01-04 Subtitle Childhood Memories of Life on a Kansas Farm Country of Publication United States Illustrations Illustrations, black and white UK Release Date 2016-01-04 Place of Publication Nashville, TN AU Release Date 2016-01-04 NZ Release Date 2016-01-04 US Release Date 2016-01-04 Imprint WestBow Press Publisher WestBow Press Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:96829547;

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