Lighthouse Families [Hardcover]

Bruce Roberts (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 1997

A paperback, attractively priced edition of one of Crane Hills best-selling hardbacks, Lighthouse Families goes beyond the historical account of American lighthouses and captures the stories and memories of lighthouse family members still living. Through words and photographs, the book describes the dangerous and romantic lives of thirteen lighthouse families.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

America has a love affair with lighthouses. In an age of satellites and computers, lighthouses have been relegated to serving as monuments of bygone times, but tourists still flock to them, wondering what life must have been like for those long-since-departed keepers. In their first collaboration, Shelton-Roberts and her husband, a lighthouse historian and photographer, offer readers a chance to have that solitary experience vicariously in this collection of stories by people who grew up in a "lighthouse family." The lighthouses covered here are found throughout the United States, but the experiences and hardships faced by their families are similar in many respects. The authors have done an admirable job of gathering together in one volume the stories of these lighthouse "children." They even offer readers a chance to experience one aspect of their spartan lives: each has contributed a favorite family recipe. This belongs on the shelves of every public library.?Joseph L. Carlson, Vandenberg AFB Lib., Cal.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review

Lighthouse Families is the winner of the 2006 Foundation for Coast Guard History Book Award in the Lighthouse History category. The judges called it ""a refreshing look at lighthouse history, covering a specific aspect of lighthouse life usually reserved for add-on chapters in books on the general topic. --Foundation for Coast Guard History

America has a love affair with lighthouses. In an age of satellites and computers, lighthouses have been relegated to serving as monuments of bygone times, but tourists still flock to them, wondering what life must have been like for those long-since-departed keepers. In their first collaboration, Shelton-Roberts and her husband, a lighthouse historian and photographer, offer readers a chance to have that solitary experience vicariously in this collection of stories by people who grew up in a ""lighthouse family."" The lighthouses covered here are found throughout the United States, but the experiences and hardships faced by their families are similar in many respects. The authors have done an admirable job of gathering together in one volume the stories of these lighthouse ""children."" They even offer readers a chance to experience one aspect of their spartan lives: each has contributed a favorite family recipe. This belongs on the shelves of every public library.?Joseph L. Carlson, Vandenberg AFB Lib., Cal. Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --Library Journal --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 208 pages
• Publisher: Crane Hill Publishers (January 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1575870525
• ISBN-13: 978-1575870526
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 6.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,369,181 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A must-read for all lighthouse fans, June 14, 2000

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This review is from: Lighthouse Families (Hardcover)

Who says you can't judge a book by its cover? The well-designed cover of "Lighthouse Families" is what first grabs the reader's attention. Inside, the pages are made from thick, high-quality stock. The format of the book is neat and crisp--very eye-pleasing. Nostalgic family photos and full-page color pictures of lighthouses are generously interspersed throughout the book's 192 pages. The writing is captivating, telling the stories of the people who lived in and loved the lighthouses along the coasts of the United States. This book contains something for everyone--romance, heroes, history, pictures, and even recipes.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read!, August 6, 2011

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This review is from: Lighthouse Families (Hardcover)

I bought this book when it was first out back in the late 90's, And just had to give it to an old girlfriend of mine for her birthday.

This book has true to life stories about the lighthouse keepers from all over the USA. it is very well documented history and is quite fascinating.
It would be well received by any lighthouse buff young and old alike.

5.0 out of 5 stars absolutely delightful, March 18, 2011

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C. P. Anderson (Charlotte, NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lighthouse Families (Paperback)

A lot of lighthouse books tend to be picture books. I have nothing against that, but I'm interested enough in them that I really want to learn a little more about what it was like to live on one of these things.

The authors do that by interviewing some of the lighthouse "kids" (they're all in their 60s, 70s and 80s now). What a delightful way to get a feel for that. It's almost like listening to one of your grandparents talk about the old days. There are plenty of stories, pictures (from old photo albums and present day), even recipes.

Can't recommend this one enough. Really a delight.