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For Crying Out Loud Paperback – February 24, 2013

by Marie Kinneer (Author)

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It’s 1929 in Brooklyn, New York. Wall Street is to see the beginning of what became “The Great Depression.” The good times of the Twenties were suddenly over. Katrina Wuest, sixteen, a daughter of German immigrants, loses her job, and is thrown out of the house by her abusive father. Out on the street with only the clothes she has on her back and two nickels in her pocket, she roams the pavement cold, defenseless and scared. With no other choice she uses one of her coins and calls Rosie, a girl she’s met at work. Rosie’s single and living on her own. She boards and feeds Katrina until she finds work. In a blind date set up by Rosie, Katrina meets and falls in love with John Donovan, a trumpet player. She lands a job at a garment factory. During a party Johnny hears Katrina sing. “Your voice is Kate Smith wonderful,” he tells her. He has connections that give Katrina a chance to try out for the Amateur Hour on KOIL radio. She wins and becomes a regular, singing the blues songs of the era. Black Tuesday rains down on the star crossed lovers. They both lose their jobs. Katrina, on her own and malnourished, makes several unfortunate choices she will live to regret. The times and conditions are deplorable. She is swept away and finds herself living with a philandering husband in Iowa. After divorce, she returns to New York with her four year old daughter in hopes that John Donovan will keep his promise.

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"Captivating from the beginning. Love it! Looking forward to reading more of Marie Kineer's books, She has a way of putting you inside the story." Kim Shule

"Interesting memoir of a woman whose life zigzagged through the ups and downs of relationships Well written and difficult to put down.". Princess-Royale

About the Author

Marie is the author of various books of literary fiction. She was born in Omaha, Nebraska and now resides in Cleveland, Georgia with her husband and four dogs. Four of her five children were adopted in various places in the world. Marie and family have lived in England, Germany,Turkey and various places in the USA. She finds great joy in travel, cooking, writing and the people she meets every day. Her writing spans more than forty years. She writes from real life encounters and personal experiences. Marie is an avid reader and loves quilting. She is an active member of the Clarkesville Writers Society of Georgia where she teaches and learns and work is shared, critiqued and encouraged.

Paperback: 168 pages
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform; 1 edition (February 24, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1481207040
ISBN-13: 978-1481207041
Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.4 x 9 inches
Shipping Weight: 11 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4 customer reviews

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K. Rousseau

Strange but interesting

August 21, 2014

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I started reading this book months after downloading it to my reader. apparently I had started reading it once before but couldn't get "into" it. This time I stuck to it and was easily transported into the storyline and the main character came alive. I found the ups and downs of the characters life to be realistic and entertaining and even curious at times and I really don't think this book has a point, just simply portrays a woman from New York before the war, during the war and after along with having low self esteem and finding stable housing. in all fairness though, I couldn't put it down and was disappointed that it had ended...which shouldn't have really, the way it did. if you're looking for a fast read and an incredible urge to find the recipe for Jewish Crumb Cake, you won't be disappointed.

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Terry Wright

NOSTALGIC INTERLUDE

February 9, 2014

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My folks courted and got married during the depression and I felt I was there with them. They started the decade with high spirits and higher expectation, and saw everything go down in flames. And yet... they got up, dusted off and went on with their lives. Marie Kineer mastered the feel and mood of that piece of the past and I came away with a deeper understanding of my own family. loved it.

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July 13, 2014

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Enjoyed this book very much. Interesting story during hard times. Characters were easy to get to know. This book was hard to put down.

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Kim Shuler

Great Book

April 24, 2013

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Captivating from the beginning. Love it! Looking forward to reading more of Marie Kineer's books, She has a way of putting you inside the story.

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