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Lingering Memories

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Reading LINGERING MEMORIES was a delightful way to revisit my childhood. I'm sure not everyone would remember using butter on your freckles to try to "cure" them. Mr. Reynolds makes everything seem so realistic. It was truly a pleasure to read this book. Thank you, Mr. Reynolds, for reminding us of our roots.

Lingering Memories is a book that will NOT be read once and then placed on a shelf to collect dust. Some of my greatest memories are the ones of sitting with my dad and listening to stories of the "good ol' days". Dad has been gone for several years now, but when I pick up Mr. Reynold's book I feel I have a little re-visit with him. Thank you, Mr. Reynolds, from the bottom of my heart for sharing Lingering Memories with us!

My wife and I enjoyed this book very much. It portrayed life in the delta when times were simple and gave insight into southern culture during the mid-1900s. Many descriptions associated with farm life were familiar, but there were some unfamiliar ones as well. We learned much from reading this book. The southern "phrases" at the conclusion of the book were delightful. Thank you, Mr. Reynolds, for helping us remember our past as southerners.

This is truly a poignant collection of stories and descriptions of how it really was. Throughout, it evokes a wide range of emotions from painful to very happy ones mixed well with humor. It reflects the strong moral fiber and self determination required to sustain a generation experiencing devastating economic conditions. The grueling work, hardships and lack of resources reflect the faith and foundation for better times to come. Without social programs or governmental assistance the phase, 'root hog or die' clearly reflected the times. An excellent picture of 'the best of times and the worst of times, serving as a bridge to our heritage. (With the difficult start in life, these same young men by the millions with characteristic resolve and determination selflessly engaged in a global conflict to preserve freedom.) A book to keep.

Mr. Reynolds sent us his book, Lingering Memories, after a telephone conversation about a car that he had for sale. I read it in one evening! I read some of the passages to my ten-year-old son, he became very interested and read it himself. Lingering Memories will definitely not be forgotten here. I thank Mr. Reynolds for opening our eyes to see what living back then was really like. We all take today's modern conveniences too much for granted. It really makes me appreciate what we do have. Mr. Reynolds, you really are a true "Country Gentleman". I am glad to have had the privelege of chatting with you.

Having been born near the close of the Great Depression and growing up 'on the farm' in the Mississippi Delta, LINGERING MEMORIES does indeed bring back memories of how things were that we so often overlook in today's hectic pace. This book, which covers many aspects of rural life during the depression, the war years, and the post-war affluence points out much of our heritage that is fast becoming a forgotten past. Our children cannot recall - or even fathom - many of the things that were commonplace to us - studying by a 'coal oil' lamp (and later by a single electric light bulb suspended from the ceiling), cutting firewood and stovewood, driving a tractor, coming home from school to go directly to the fields to work until sundown, walking in the woods on Sunday afternoons, raising almost everything we ate except staples (flour, sugar, etc. which were bought once a month), and receiving apples, oranges, and only one or two toys at Christmas. In many ways, people were much closer to nature - and to God - in those simpler times. We are reminded that many were not rich in a financial sense, but honesty, respect for elders, and family, spiritual and moral values abounded. While most of us would not choose to go back to the 'good old days' depicted in LINGERING MEMORIES, it is good to be reminded of where we came from and the emphasis that was placed on values which today are sorely lacking, or nonexistent. It is not surprising that, as the author points out, many of the readers are younger people who remember parents and grandparents telling of how things used to be, and want to know more of their heritage. LINGERING MEMORIES is a well-written book, and most enjoyable reading as it moves smoothly from decade to decade in its coverage and subject matter.

This is one of the few books that honestly tells how families survived on "family values" and determination during a most difficult time of our country's history. It's nice to realize that morals and a love of God and our country still exist. This is a great book to let this generation know just how people survived with much, much less.

Being born and raised in the South, I feel that this book is very educational for everyone to read.The author writes about his life and all the trial and tribulations of growing into a man during a period of time that only few remember and talk about.He makes it easy for readers to follow the story with his easy in writing and such interesting information! I enjoyed the book and hope that everyone takes the time to read this book.I think you will be glad you did.