Forget Me Knots... from the Front Porch: An Anthology of Heartfelt Stories from Around the World

As one of the Knots authors, I was keen to read the book but worried about it being too sentimental. To my relief, it was full of well-written stories from a variety of places and backgrounds. I especially enjoyed the sly grog-selling grandfather with his "vegetable" cart. Helen Kay Polaski has done a good job filling a niche for heartwarming stories of childhood - almost an oral history collection.

The memories in this book obviously changed the authors' lives and I am glad they decided to share them with us. Vivid pictures emerged as I read. Great care went into the writing and compiling.I also enjoyed the length of the individual contributions. It's possible to fit one or two complete stories into moments stolen from my busy schedule. I highly recommend this collection.

Forget Me Knots From The Front Porch is one of the most touching and memorable collections of stories I've ever read. Filled with different voices from around the globe, it's the type of book that becomes more of an experience than a simple read. I strongly suggest, however, that each story be absorbed and then savored before moving on. Trying to read "Forget Me Knots" in a single sitting would be like trying to live your entire life in a single day. Poignant and masterful, I recommend this book to anyone who dares to connect with the spirits of a boatload of talented writers!

The stories in this book will take you back to a time in your life that held great meaning. Memories are the stuff that in times of trouble, we look back on and either laugh or cry. Memories of family and friends are what sometimes get us through. These stories will make you remember a some of these times in your life and will cause you to think about the kinds of memories you are making now. Nice job of compiling these special memories Mrs. Polaski.

Forget Me Knots from the Front Porch is a great reading book. The recollections are short, to the point, and tell stories that will remind you of your own front porch, or that of a loved one. The writing brings the characters to life: one can almost feel the sun on their back, the breeze on their face as they read. Because the majority of the stories are written by adults about their childhood, it is one of those books that can be enjoyed by anyone, young or old alike.And because the stories are short, they are wonderful fillers -- just enought time to read one during break or lunch. I recommend it to anyone.