A memoir of growing up in a small Ohio town in the 1960's with 14 cats.
A memoir of growing up in a small Ohio town in the 1960's with 14 cats. The story takes place in a much simpler era with no cellphones or computers. Kids played outside and their parents didn't have to worry about bad things happening to them. No one locked their doors. People shopped at five and dime stores, like G.C. Murphy's, where the author and many of her family members were employed.
Excerpt
Our class went to the school library for a research project. As I was looking for a book, a note that was folded up like a football flew over the top of a six-foot-high bookshelf and landed at my feet. It was a request for my friend Cindy and me to go on a double date with Randy and his best friend, Tim.
The following day, a five-pound bag of sour balls mysteriously appeared in my locker, along with another note requesting a date. I found out where Randy's locker was and returned the candy, along with a note saying that Cindy and I had to work on Friday night, so we could not go on a date with them.
A day or two later, the persistent guys asked where we worked, and I told them we worked at Murphy's in Defiance. (I actually did work there, but Cindy didn't have a job.) I thought that was the end of them, until they showed up at Murphy's on Friday night and tried to talk to me while I was working. I didn't even know Randy's name yet. He had been signing the notes with his nickname, "Preacher Boy."
Randy found out where I lived, and on Good Friday, he dropped by my house unexpectedly. When I opened the door, my hair full of bright pink plastic curlers that were as large as orange juice cans, there he was, asking me to join him for a cruise through downtown Defiance…"
Did Randy's persistence pay off? Read the book to find out!
Professional Reviews
Cherished Cats and Childhood Capers
I just finished this book it brought back so many memories from my younger days. It is so nice to connect with people when life was easier.
It is a great book for any age. Thanks for the memories Becky and Thank You for what you do with the rescue dogs!
Heartwarming
Wonderful story of growing up during the 50's and 60's. love the parts about her and her sister, growing up with lots of pets.
Great Book
This is a great book that takes one back in time when life was simpler, and time was taken for family and friends. Neighbors knew each other and watched out for each other. Easy reading!!!
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