In the 1950's, Dolly Miller's parents invited social misfits, eccentrics, people of diverse nationalities and backgrounds, and physically and mentally impaired folks to their home. Some were lovable, some trying and others downright hard to take. Each of the twenty-five chapters highlights one of our unique guests, friends, relatives, or neighbors. All stories are tied together by the Miller family, their three older daughters and their youngest, Dolly, the narrator. Most stories are funny, some sad, but you'll take away the same satisfying feeling you get from a good home-cooked meal. As Dolly's mother used to say, "It's not the unvarnished truth, but the truth with lots of varnish."
Having grown up in nearly the same era, this compilation of little stories provides a lovely reminder of a more simple time. They are entertaining, well-written and very, very interesting. It is a perfect book for the busy person. Although you can easily read just a chapter at a time, you won't want to put it down.
Stranger Friends
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
Wonderful! A few editing errors. Great from the heart stories. We all have those memories but few can relate them so well.
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