Leaving the Pipe Shop: Memories of Kin
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Book Overview
Americans coming of age in the 1960s faced a society in flux: attitudes about sex, race, and politics were radically changing; revolution was in the air and the nation seemed fractured, unable to find... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0684814498
ISBN13:9780684814490
Release Date:January 1997
Publisher:Scribner Book Company
Length:288 Pages
Weight:1.30 lbs.
Dimensions:1.0" x 6.4" x 9.6"
Customer Reviews
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long lasting pleasure grows from the reading of this book.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 27 years ago
McDowell has written a talking book. The dialog brings the people to life and gave this reader the feeling of accompanying the author on visits to her community. Matriarchial society, authoritarian upbringing of children, love and caring, laughter and sadness as well as the events of the 50's and 60's are memorably brought into focus. I urge you not to ignore this little-known gem of a book
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