Walking Beans Wasn't Something You Did With Your Dog: Stories Of Growing Up In And Around Small Towns In The Midwest [Paperback]

Jean Tennant (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 28, 2008

Inside these pages you'll find thirty heartwarming, funny and dramatic stories about life in the Midwest, ranging from the days after the Depression to the more recent past. Stories such as "Cyrano the Pig" and "The Great Snowman War of 1952" will have you laughing out loud, while "Stars in the Window" will bring back memories of widespread patriotism and rationing during WWII.

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About the Author

Jean Tennant is the author of several novels, a children's picture book, and hundreds of short stories and newspaper articles. She also teaches writers' workshops throughout the Midwest.

Product Details

• Paperback: 174 pages
• Publisher: Shapato Publishing (August 28, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0982105800
• ISBN-13: 978-0982105801
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #199,435 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #62 in Books > History > Historical Study > Essays

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Small town reminiscing at its very best, January 31, 2009

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Lyle Ernst - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Walking Beans Wasn't Something You Did With Your Dog: Stories Of Growing Up In And Around Small Towns In The Midwest (Paperback)

"Walking Beans" is a fun read and took me back to my days growing up in rural Iowa.

"Small Town Ghosts" brought back memories of going into town on Saturday night, attending a movie and having a soda at the drug store. And, whatever happened to orange push ups?

"How Our Dog Got His New Name" had me laughing out loud. "Watching Bonanza on Color Television" reminded me of the days before we had our own TV set and I would go to the neighbors to watch baseball on Saturday afternoons.

Every story brought back memories. This book is a very enjoyable read

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Walking Beans Wasn't Something You Did With Your Dog, March 9, 2009

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Julie H "Julie H" (Ohio) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Walking Beans Wasn't Something You Did With Your Dog: Stories Of Growing Up In And Around Small Towns In The Midwest (Paperback)

Such a great book for midwestern baby boomers. I loved it and and know many others who have enjoyed it also. It brings back so many memories.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely little heartwarmer, December 28, 2008

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H. Godfrey "H. Godfrey" (Lisbon, Iowa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Walking Beans Wasn't Something You Did With Your Dog: Stories Of Growing Up In And Around Small Towns In The Midwest (Paperback)

If you like Reminisce magazine, you'll love this. Some stories are longer than others, all set around the theme of growing up in the midwest. They reminded me of stories my mother and uncle have told and include pictures. Most are humorous in nature.