Walkin' the Floor

by Betty J. Vickers

In the snowy Indiana Spring of 1942, rambling Jake Carpenter sets out for Florida with his family packed like a bunch of Okies into a Model A Ford. He promises a land flowing with milk and honey where... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1418429074
• ISBN13: 9781418429072
• Release Date: July 2004
• Publisher: Authorhouse
• Length: 196 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

A well-written story, crafted with true emotion and courage.

After reading a few chapters, it's shocking to realize that the captivating cast of characters is taken from the life of author, Betty Vickers. Walkin' the Floor, is a gripping account of young Bettyjean's challenges growing up as the victim of an abusive father and her struggle to adapt to a life of poverty. Applause to Betty Vickers for sharing this incredible, well-written story, crafted with true emotion and courage. Will Eastburn / League of Utah Writers.

A True Southern Story

Each chapter is like a story in it's self. I ran the gamet of emotions reading this book. Some parts rivaled "Tom Sawyer" for childhood adventure. Other parts made me cry or had me laughing out loud.