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    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
Reflections: Growing Up in Jamestown, New York

Reflections: Growing Up in Jamestown, New York

Glad Edmiston, Barbara

Paperback

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ISBN10: 1438927835
ISBN13: 9781438927831
Publisher: Authorhouse
Published: Jan 16 2009
Pages: 60
Weight: 0.22
Height: 0.14 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Growing up in a somewhat ethnic community during the depression and its aftermath and the experience of WWII left me with lasting impressions of learning how to make ends meet, the value of family ties and an appreciation of the simple things in life. My story is not unique, yet provides memorable insights into growing up in a specific community during a specific time in American history. By today's standards my family was poor and yet, even though money was not plentiful, we were not deprived. Our home life balanced discipline and freedom to act, providing a strong moral compass. We were loved and cared for, and the strong German and Swedish influence resulted in a reserved demonstration of affection and feelings. Unspoken expectations set the standards by which we ventured into new and unfamiliar territory: honesty; loyalty to one's family and friends; educational growth beyond high school; sticking up for the rights of self and others; how to act properly in public; and adaptability and accommodation to new and differing circumstances. Growing Up in Jamestown, New York is my reflection on the years of 1940-1955. These years are meaningful and memorable for me. I hope my grandchildren and great grandchildren and grand nieces and nephews will find insights, understanding and humor in a piece of their own histories.

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