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Book Review of The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio : How My Mother Raised 10 Kids on 25 Words or Less

The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio : How My Mother Raised 10 Kids on 25 Words or Less
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Helpful Score: 1


This book is inspirational and positive. It painted a wonderful picture of what life must have been like in the 1950's, particularly for a mother of 10 children (Evelyn Ryan). There were many parts where I couldn't help but laugh out loud based on some of the things Evelyn's children got into. It also made me cry because of the obstacles Evelyn encountered with her alcoholic husband and other problems which seemed insurmountable. Would recommend this book!