5 comments about Joe Boy.

1. What a wonderful book! I am a great fan of Garrison Keillor's Lake Wobegon stories, and this book, Joe Boy, reminded me of them in many ways. It was a heartwarming book, and very funny to boot.
   
   I read in another review of Joe Boy that it was like sitting down to dinner with the author as he told tales of his childhood, and that is a perfect description! It felt like Kirby was right there, spinning stories and reminiscing about his poor-in-money but rich-in-love childhood. Anyone who grew up during those years, especially if they lived in the country, will be delighted by this charming book, since it will bring back memories. But younger people will also appreciate it, because it is a glimpse into the past of an America that can never be recaptured.
   
   I loved every word, and recommend it highly.



2. The Good Old Days, very funny
   
   This book will be enjoyed by anyone that lived in small town America during the 30's, 40's, 50's, and the early 60's. It lets your mind wonder back in time when life was much simpler. Those were the days when children made up their own entertainment, which like Joe Boy ended up being a lot of adventures. I will definitely put Joe Boy on my shopping list for gifts to buy for anyone growing up during this time period



3. JoBoy was an interesting, entertaining book. Very well written.
   I laughed out loud in so many places! I strongly recommend it.
   It will bring you several hours of great entertainment.



4. This is a great book for the summer, a quick and funny read. Perfect for the beach, gym or a weekend getaway. I loved it! I started it and found I couldn't put it down. The true stories of this man's youth is an example of how so many Americans lived during the 1930's and 40's. It's amazing he survived. Really funny tales and quality descriptions make it seem like you are sitting across the table from this guy over dinner.
   
   I hope there will be a part two!



5. Telling stories is one of the most powerful ways to teach values and open doors to new possiblities. With Floyd Kirby's rich and varied collection of childhood tales in "JOE BOY", everyone is sure to find at least a few stories that strike a special heartwarming memory from their past......stories one will treasure and want to share. A perfect gift for yourself or a loved one.

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1 comments about A Backward Glance.

1. The author's descriptions of life on a Depression-era farm are funny, heartwarming and, to those of us who never rode a mule or shot a guinea hen for supper, enlightening as well. Tales of the down-home antics of his family and friends had me laughing out loud. His recollections reveal the life-shaping influences of World War II on a typical young American man who, in answer to the call to arms of December 1941, left behind home and family for exotic and often hostile far-off lands. I was engrossed with and charmed by the unfolding story of the author's blossoming wartime romance with a young beauty from the hills of Kentucky. For those who lived through the Depression and war years, the book should be an enjoyable "backward glance." The rest of us can gain a deeper understanding of those most unusual times. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this book.

1 comments about No Silver Spoon.

1. "No Silver Spoon" is a comfortable read-a nostalgic return to our youth. The location for the essays of youthful experiences is in Minnesota. The time remembered is during the Great Depression years, when a young child's mind is reborn. Respect, discipline, and the integrity of family and home are related as the young child grows in discernment and judgment.
   "No silver Spoon" will bring back memories. They are the smile type of memories which will brighten your day. I particularly liked "No Silver Spoon" because of the smooth, but descriptive narrative. I felt I was in the midst of living each portrait of Mr. Stimler's early years. Not many of us had a silver spoon either.
   Reviewed by: Esther H. Moon

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