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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “Here’s a lovely memoir about a female Horatio Alger; a woman who makes her way on luck and pluck. According to the author’s portrait of her mother, she raised ten children on nothing more than good humor and a quick wit. She is the kind of clever, resourceful woman I unapologetically have very...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“I liked Terry Ryan's story about her mother raising 10 children in the 1950's and 60's under great adversity - mostly the result of her alcoholic husband. There was a lot in this story that brought back my own memories of growing up at that time. Obviously Mrs. Ryan was an extremely bright woman who found a way, through entering contests, to divert herself from the humdrum of life as a homemaker and to provide her family with the things they needed (food, clothing, education, etc.) that they wouldn't otherwise have been able to afford. It wasn't great literature, but it was uplifting and entertaining. I'd like to see the movie.”
Janyce M wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“entertaining”
Vicki C wrote this review Sunday, November 1 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I listened to the cd's on this and some of the story is frankly unbelievable. I don't doubt the events happened, though, as the "prize winner" was an extremely faithful woman who did the best she could with the talents she had.”
Paula B wrote this review Sunday, November 1 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This was a great book. Heartfelt, honest, optimistic. I liked how the author told where all 10 kids are at present. I liked how Evelyn didn't succumb to despair or depression through all her tribulations. There were parts that seemed vague but I think that is how Evelyn was. She kept to the moment and worked with determination and hope rather than lament the injustice.”
Roberta G wrote this review Sunday, September 13 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Terry's mom entered sweepstakes to keep the family finances from falling into total chaos. Her mom was a brave, funny woman with a gift for clever words and luck when it counted the most. Really good read!”
Words & Flava wrote this review Saturday, August 29 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“engaging”
jodie wrote this review Monday, August 3 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Fun to read. A bit lengthy. Strong women show up in all kinds of situations”
sally v wrote this review Thursday, July 9 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“An inspirational read!”
Sally S wrote this review Tuesday, July 7 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A quick and fun read. I loved reading Mom's witty contest entries. The author's mom deserved having a book written about her life, what a heroine!”
Karen J wrote this review Thursday, May 28 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
