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The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio: How My Mother Raised 10 Kids on 25 Words or Less by Terry Ryan

4.0

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This was an inspiring account of a mom's means of keeping her large family afloat in the 1950s by writing jingles and other contests of skill. The history of these contests is interesting, but the real story is the vivacity and joy that Evelyn brings to her writing and parenting despite the hardships that she faced. A few too many entry examples though.