As I Was Saying… [Paperback]

Katha Winther (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 17, 2003

Baby-boomer Katha Winther, reminisces about her childhood. Her upbringing in a small Texas town was slow-paced. Her loving parents shaped her character, fed her with “down home” cooking, encouraged Christian values, and church attendance. Katha’s mother wrote in her baby book, and it became a precious keepsake. She followed her mother’s example, and wrote in her own children’s books. She wrote an addendum to the book, including little journal entries of what her children said and did each day. Her personal notes, written in a conversational style, reveal what life was like for a “twenty-something” mother. A poetic excerpt from the book follows: “I wrote in my children’s baby books, So they could later take a look... At what they thought and did and said. They were so cute – we often read.” “As I Was Saying ... ” is a delightful read for anyone! Explore the timeless bond between mother and child.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Thirty years ago, Katha Winther detailed milestones in her children's baby books ... the diary entries became part of her book -- Peninsula Beacon, September 11, 2003

About the Author

Katha Winther was born in Sherman, Texas. Her father, Dean Martin has enjoyed having a famous name, and was the local County Attorney of Grayson Co. Texas for many years. Katha attended Grayson County college, and later graduated from San Diego State University with a degree in English. She continued her graduate studies in English at Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas. She was an editor in La Jolla, CA for seven years and has done freelance writing for a business, legal and real estate newspaper. She has written devotional articles on a regular basis for a magazine since 1994. Hobbies include reading, crocheting, yoga and singing. She has sung in a cappella choruses, and currently sings with a ladies trio. Katha has sung our national anthem for every professional team in San Diego. She has sung with a chorus on European tours and was honored to sing with a small group at the White House.

Product Details

• Paperback: 108 pages
• Publisher: PublishAmerica (June 17, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1592867413
• ISBN-13: 978-1592867417
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,004,994 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A delight..., August 28, 2003

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CheshireCat55 (Atlanta, GA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: As I Was Saying… (Paperback)

A touching memoir of a young woman's journey though the ups and downs of motherhood. Ms. Winther's tone is both genuine and conversational as she recounts several hilarious and bittersweet moments of her children's formative years. I could not put this one down.

5.0 out of 5 stars Charming!, October 23, 2004

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June Weiner "author" (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: As I Was Saying… (Paperback)

A delightful read! "As I Was Saying..." inspires us with its rich details of a young mother's life in the early seventies. As a gift to her children, Katha Winther created a real-life journal for them to read later in life. Throuhg her personal entries we learn about Christian values and family love. This book is a wonderful read for mothers and grandmothers of all ages!

June Weiner