When Roger Bechan was six, his mother packed his suitcase and told him they were going to Oklahoma City to visit an uncle. Instead, she took him to the Oklahoma Society for the Friendless, where he began a long journey through three orphanages and several foster homes. With all the color of the 1930s, this is a story of survival within an impersonal child-care system, a story filled with vivid characters, pathos and surprising humor, and the tenacity of a young boy who longs for a normal home--and can't understand why his ...
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When Roger Bechan was six, his mother packed his suitcase and told him they were going to Oklahoma City to visit an uncle. Instead, she took him to the Oklahoma Society for the Friendless, where he began a long journey through three orphanages and several foster homes. With all the color of the 1930s, this is a story of survival within an impersonal child-care system, a story filled with vivid characters, pathos and surprising humor, and the tenacity of a young boy who longs for a normal home--and can't understand why his mother abandoned him or who his father is. No wonder he and his orphan friends omit the tenth commandment--to "honor your father and mother." As a teenager, the boy finds a home with a supportive couple in a small Oklahoma oil town. Roger Bechan becomes William Holman, who obtains degrees from two universities, marries and raises three sons, and becomes the youngest director of the San Francisco Public Library and an award-winning book designer. Late in life, he discovers the identity of his father--and a new family.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 0875653553. This book is in very good condition; no remainder marks. Dustjacket does have some shelfwear and edgewear. Inside pages are clean.; 9.10 X 6.30 X 1 inches; 238 pages.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. Book. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Hardcover, xi, 234 pp., b/w photos, unclipped illustrated jacket. Foreward by Ted Blevins. Light wear, unmarked, tight binding, nice jacket. With all the color of the 1930s, this is the story of survival within an impersonal child-care system.
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Good. Tight binding. Clean unmarked text and covers. Covers worn at the corners. Top right corner slight curl. Light soiling to edges. Earthlight Books is a family owned and operated, independent bookstore serving Walla Walla, Washington since 1973.
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