Books tagged: memories of childhood

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The Accidental Teacher    by Kathie Harrington
Price: $0.99 USD. 1250 words. Published on April 25, 2012. .

Sometimes, the best teachers aren't teachers at all. They come in all sizes, shapes, and ages. This one came from the middle of Iowa, in the mid-1950's, to fix roller skates. Oh, the things he taught for a lifetime of treasures.
Looking Back with a Smile    by Edward Farber
Price: $1.99 USD. 29190 words. Published on July 6, 2012. .

There's a chuckle on every page in this collection of brief, humorous anecdotes that take us on a merry romp through growing up during the 1930s and 1940s, the transitions from grade school to high school to college to the military, work, and finally, to marriage, kids and grandkids. On the way we also laugh about pets, secretaries, bugs in the BOQ, and many more stories told with wit and warmth.
The Wading Pool    by Steve Dodge
Price: Free! 270 words. Published on August 12, 2012. .

A visit to the old library park sparks summer memories of long ago. A short, short story.
Grandpa's Chair    by Debby Feo
Price: $2.99 USD. 6720 words. Published on October 10, 2012. .

Book of poetry about growing up in a small town in western Pennsylvania, in the 1950-60's.
Memories of Pearl Harbor Day    by Mary Griffin Frese
Price: $1.99 USD. 4630 words. Published on January 3, 2013. .

This is a story of hometown life during World War II. . It is not about actual battle areas. It expresses the feelings of those on the home front and their fears and worries as the War progresses. It gives a good view of life during the l930's, the l940's, and the l950's.. .It is a good read for adults as well as teenagers. The book is now in the World War II Museum in New Orleans, LA.
Going Back : How childhood memories can unlock your future potential    by S V Gogarty
Price: $1.99 USD. 14400 words. Published on February 22, 2013. .

This self-help book enables the reader to revisit childhood events where they feel they have failed or others have hurt them. They will get a new perspective on these events. Then, they will be able to change their behavior by adopting new feelings about what happened. When they finally accept the truth about their past, they will be free to live their real life.
Die van der Merwes van Diepkloof    by Makkie de Beer
Price: $0.99 USD. 44630 words. Published by Kameeldoring Boeke  on March 15, 2013. .

Die wêreld noord van die Soutpansberg is 'n harde wêreld en net die taaistes onder ons kan daar oorleef. Die mense van Diepkloof is van die taai soort wat winter en somer die elemente en die omgewing trotseer. Net soos die reuse kremetartbome op die plaas lê hulle wortels al lank en diep in die harde grond van die plaas.
My Dears    by Ruth Snary
Price: $2.99 USD. 25390 words. Published by mybooks on March 22, 2013. .

Mother and I corresponded weekly for over fifty years and thirty years ago I began to keep her letters. Recently I decided to collate some in a book so that others could share my delight in reading them. They paint a vivid picture of her life, her interests and enthusiasms, and are lively, funny and informative, still making me smile when I read them.
Smellebrities    by Susan Pickup
Price: $6.00 USD. 5770 words. Published on April 5, 2013. .

Totally unique! Celebrities contribute their special memory evoked by a smell. Purchase this beautifully illustrated book and discover the ‘smell-memories’ of celebrities including: Sir Bruce Forsyth, Kimberley Walsh, Jeremy Irons, Lenny Henry, and many more. Foreword by Jane Asher, president of Parkinson’s UK. All proceeds from the sale of this book go to Parkinson’s UK.
The Old Schoolhouse    by Noelle Ryan
Price: Free! 3910 words. Published on April 9, 2013. .

A short story of an evocative visit to an old country schoolhouse. Tender memories are recalled and serve as a contrast to our modern age. One person in particular , stands out, The Master. A person gifted with empathy and humor, he gives the old schoolhouse its singular identity.