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When Haven Kimmel was born in 1965, Mooreland, Indiana, was a sleepy little hamlet of three hundred people. Nicknamed "Zippy" for the way she would bolt around the house, this small girl was possessed of big eyes and even bigger ears. In this witty and lovingly told memoir, Kimmel takes readers back to a time when small-town America was caught in the amber of the innocent postwar period-people helped their neighbors, went to church on Sunday, and kept barnyard animals in their backyards. Laced with fine storytelling, sharp wit, dead-on observations, and moments of sheer joy, Haven Kimmel's straight-shooting portrait of her childhood gives us a heroine who is wonderfully sweet and sly as she navigates the quirky adult world that surrounds Zippy.
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Megan (
10 member(s) found this review helpful.
A really great tale of growing up in a very small town where everyone knows your business and your home phone number. Zippy is not your average little girl. She is spunky, gutsy, and imaginative. This author has such a funny sense of humor that this book just chugs along and suddenly you're finished with it and it's over. I really enjoyed her outlook on life as a child. If you are looking for a "feel-good" memoir, this one, I promise, delivers. Highly recommended.
Tracy D. (
10 member(s) found this review helpful.
Laugh out loud book. As comfortable as a pair of fuzzy socks. This is a wonderful little memoir of growing up in a small town in the late 60's/early 70s. I loved it.
Debbie T. (
8 member(s) found this review helpful.
This was a book I bought for a book club read. It is a sweet narrative about "growing up small in Mooreland, Indiana." Because each chapter is its own little story, it was an easy book to pick up and put back down again without feeling like I was leaving the characters hanging in suspense. Or to look at it from another angle, it wasn't one of those books that I just couldn't put down. In all though, it was a lighthearted enjoyable read, and one that had me laughing at times until I cried.
Ceylan G. (
7 member(s) found this review helpful.
This is a story told by Zippy, a child surrounded by a loving family, quirky neighbors, and lots of animals. The story telling is hysterically funny, witty, and includes great storytelling. Zippy was a bit of a pest, she was sly, and always seemed to get her way. She was srious, and sweet, and tried to do good. Hysterical! Great book.
6 member(s) found this review helpful.
This book is a must-read, especially for anyone who spent his/her youth in a small, midwestern town. While Zippy's life is not like anyone's I've known, her stories and predicaments just took me back to my own youth in the late '70s, early '80s. This book is truly a gem and worth savoring!
L. G. (
5 member(s) found this review helpful.
I loved this book! Haven Kimmel has a wonderful "voice" for storytelling. If you grew up in a small town, particularly in the Midwest, you will probably enjoy this book.
Stacy T. (
3 member(s) found this review helpful.
I grew up in the northeast and was born in 1971 but I could totally relate to Zippy! Especially with her thoughts about church and such.I pretty much read the book straight through because I didn't want to put it down and I LOVED the pictures! Brought back alot of great childhood memories! And the ending was perfect!
3 member(s) found this review helpful.
A very engaging, funny book. Haven Kimmel was born in 1965 in Mooreland, Ind. She was nicknamed Zippy for the way she would run aroound the house. A memoir told in a witty way and lovingly.
3 member(s) found this review helpful.
Nostalgic and funny look at a young girl growing up in small town America in the 1960's.
Linda R. (
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
I first checked out this book from our local library. It reminded me so much of my own childhood in Indiana, that I felt I had to share it with my older sister. So I purchased the book and mailed it to my sister so she could also share the experience . If you grew up in a small midwestern town during the 50's or 60's this book will probably reflect a lot of your own experiences. All in all just a great walk down memory lane!
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Kristie O. (A Great Light Hearted Novel! A nice change from the more dramatic stories!
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Molly M. (Very cute easy read. This book also left me wondering what else was happening.
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Carlene M. (Cute book about growing up in a small town in the 50s/60s. Though not a Leave It To Beaver family, there are no abusive parents, no disturbing memories, no real adversity to overcome in this book - just an entertaining look back to the author's childhood.
If you enjoyed The Liar's Club, Cherry, etc you will like Zippy.
Dana W. (Wonderful book. Great humor with a touch of heartache. Quick easy read.
This was the first true life story that I've read and it was really good! Kimmel is extremely funny and knows that we don't want another boring biography.
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