Nothing makes an author happier than to hear from readers how much they liked their book. I am gratified by the good response I continue to get from readers of my book SETTLEMENT HOUSE GIRL: Growing Up in the 1950s at North East Neighborhood House, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Some of the comments are from friends and classmates, but many are from people I have never met. Some grew up in Northeast Minneapolis like I did, but many grew up elsewhere but share similar experiences. Here are just a few of the comments:
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| North East Neighborhood House |
Your book allowed me to relive precious moments
of my childhood. I loved every word and didn’t want it to end.
Your early life experiences,
although unique from the Settlement House aspect, mirror many of our own--a stamp collection, a Schwinn bike, a Brownie camera, June Allyson paper dolls,
the corner store for sweet treats and the freedom we had to just hop on our
bikes and go anywhere.
I
loved all the photos!
Another glowing facet of the book is that her
parents' dedication as social workers is beyond admirable.
Throughout the book I was struck by the riches
to be discovered in the memories of a modest life.
I learned so much about you—but also about the Settlement House!
I
can relate to playing outside until the streetlights came on, shopping at a
small neighborhood grocery store, ice skating on an outdoor rink in the park…
As I read, there were many eureka moments…. And
of course the skating—all day long—entirely on our own—no parents hovering to
make sure we didn’t fall.
For
me, Camp Bovey provided father figures, learning to appreciate nature, camping,
canoeing, and swimming…
I too am a Hodagger!
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| The Hodag, mascot of Camp Bovey (formerly Camp Hodag). |
