Wonderful to read her childhood perspective. Whether her details became exaggerated after the passing of decades of time, or whether they’re accurate to a tee, didn’t matter to me. Life has changed so much during the last century. It’s fascinating to watch those changes through Ileen’s eyes and memories.

Ileen Dunivent, my mama, has been telling many of these stories as long as I can remember, but she has also included ones new to me. Mom knows how to weave a narrative. Her thoughts on losing Dad and living alone for the first time in her 88 years are honest and raw. I think others will relate.