One would suppose that during the Depression there wasn't much to laugh about in America. But one would be wrong. This book takes up Betty's story before she'd had any success as a writer - when she went back to live with her mother. With a failed chicken farm and marriage behind her, Betty was desperate to make a living in a country without any jobs. Luckily she had her sister Mary batting for her, and catapulting Betty into one hilarious situation after another, while she watched safely from the sidelines.
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One would suppose that during the Depression there wasn't much to laugh about in America. But one would be wrong. This book takes up Betty's story before she'd had any success as a writer - when she went back to live with her mother. With a failed chicken farm and marriage behind her, Betty was desperate to make a living in a country without any jobs. Luckily she had her sister Mary batting for her, and catapulting Betty into one hilarious situation after another, while she watched safely from the sidelines.
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Fine Condition. 9780704102439. Fine reset and reprinted 2001 George Mann paperback reissue of this homespun classic. Light shelf-rub only else Fine and unmarked. More by this author available Sent Airmail at no extra cost; Worldwide Shipping IMMEDIATE 1ST CLASS/AIRMAIL DISPATCH First edition of the work in this format and binding, and/or set or series. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Humour; ISBN: 0704102439. ISBN/EAN: 9780704102439. The photos provided are of our own book, further photos may be arranged upon request. Inventory No: 062379.
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Single mother in depression era Seattle, and her extended family. It's the sequel to "The Egg and I" about chicken farming in rural Washington in the late 20's.
