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Set in Mooreland, Indiana, during the 1960s and 1970s, this memoir follows a young girl nicknamed Zippy as she grows up in a close-knit community. At its heart is her remarkable mother, whose daring spirit and acts of everyday heroism become a guiding force in the author's life. The book weaves together humor and heart as it explores what courage looks like in ordinary moments.
Quick Summary
Haven Kimmel has this way of making you feel like you're right there in Mooreland, Indiana, sitting at her kitchen table watching her mom do something extraordinary between commercials. The book spans her childhood in the '60s and '70s, and it's packed with the kind of hilarious, touching moments that actually happened to a real family not the sanitized version. If you're into books about quirky small-town life and women who surprise you with their strength, this one's for you. The mother's story alone is worth the read; she's the kind of person who makes you want to call your own mom. It's funny, it's occasionally heartbreaking, and it makes you appreciate the quiet heroism happening in ordinary households. If you liked "A Prayer for Owen Meany" or enjoy memoirs about growing up weird in America, you'll probably devour this. It's long but reads fast because you genuinely start caring about these people.