Little Heathens By Mildred Armstrong Kalish

From the back cover, "'I tell of a time, a place, and a way of life long gone but still indelible in my memory. For many years I have had the urge to describe that treasure trove, lest it vanish forever. So, partly in response to the basic human instinct to share feelings and experiences, and partly for the sheer joy and excitement of it all, I report on my early life. It was quite a romp.'So begins Mildred Kalish's story of growing up on her grandparents' Iowas farm during the depths of the Great Depression. This, however, is not a tale of suffering but the story of a childhood that "built character, fed the intellect, and stirred the imagination."

I picked this book up quite by random when heading out on a trip with my husband. He was in conferences during the day and I had the opportunity to cuddle up in bed with this book--quite the luxury. It took me right to the Midwest where I was constantly amazed at the way of life for this family, which was so different than my own. I especially loved reading about the women of this family and what their daily chores entailed. The book contains a few pictures,and a few recipes and was listed a top 10 best books of 2007 by The New York Times Book Review. This book is not a page turn, but a steady read taking you to a different place.