The Rocking Chair Reader Family Gatherings: True Stories of Celebration And Reunion (Rocking Chair Reader)
The Rocking Chair Reader Family Gatherings: True Stories of Celebration And Reunion (Rocking Chair Reader)
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Book Description
Stories that never grow old. Grandma's apple pie. The love you can always depend on. Whenever families gather, blessings abound. From graduations and weddings to annual picnics and reunions, family gatherings punctuate our lives. Small town America serves as the backdrop for these celebrations, reminding us of what truly matters.
This heartwarming third volume of The Rocking Chair Reader pays tribute to the nostalgic pull of family gatherings. You'll enjoy such unforgettable stories as:
One of the Family-a city girl becomes engaged to a hometown boy and learns she's gained four generations of close-knit relations Then There Were Six-to everyone's surprise and delight, a discharged soldier returns to his five siblings just in time for Christmas dinner, 1945 Grandma's Roses-an elderly gardener's prized flowers finally bloom once again, reassuring her worried family members that all is well in her world
You'll also get to know the small towns where some of these stories occur, with engaging town profiles, highlighting history, points of interest, and fascinating trivia.
With stories that appeal to the nostalgic longing in each of us, The Rocking Chair Reader: Family Gatherings is sure to become part of your family's traditions.
About the Author
Helen Kay Polaski has more than twenty years of experience as a professional writer. The mother of three children, she has eleven sisters and four brothers. She lives in Milan, Michigan (population: 4,775). She is the editor of The Rocking Chair Reader: Coming Home and The Rocking Chair Reader: Memories from the Attic.
The Rocking Chair Reader Family Gatherings: True Stories of Celebration And Reunion (Rocking Chair Reader),Helen Kay Polaski,Adams Media Corporation,1593373481,Anecdotes,Biography / Autobiography,Customs & Traditions,Family,Family & Relationships,Family reunions,Family/Marriage,Fiction - General,General,Historical - U.S.,History, Local,Holidays - Christmas,Inspirational - General,Personal Memoirs,Regional Subjects - General,Socialization,United States
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