Helpful Score: 2
Reminiscent of a less-ditzy version of Lisa Douglas in Hooterville. This is the book that introduced the public to the characers Ma and Pa Kettle, who later became the subject of several films, and came to represent "hick" America for a generation or more.
Helpful Score: 1
A lovely book, should be read by all starry-eyed would-be homesteaders!
Helpful Score: 1
She thinks that chickens are dumb and has a chapter about how she hates baby chicks. Bitter old coot! I have chickens and although they are not rocket scientists they are not dumb. I thought this book would be warm and inspiring like "Little Heathens," but it is not. Grouchy author!
Helpful Score: 1
Awesome, authentic, entertaining. I loved it and won't trade my tattered copy away!
Helpful Score: 1
I used to think this was one of the funniest books I ever read. On rereading it, I found it rather racist toward native Americans. The descriptions about the neighbors is hilarious - the basis of the Ma and Pa Kettle series.
