She Got up off the Couch: And Other Heroic Acts from Mooreland, Indiana

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.