You MUST read this book: The Prizewinner of Defiance, Ohio by Terry Ryan. I picked it off the shelf at the library because a librarian had recommended it and wrote a little review of it for all to see. Those librarians know a good book when they see one, so I gave it a try.
It takes place in the 50's and 60's when companies would have contests and would award some pretty amazing prizes to those whose jingles got chosen. This lady "raised 10 kids on 25 words or less". She was married to an abusive alcoholic who drank away his paycheck instead of giving it to his family, so she entered contest after contest, and with her wit and talent won prize after prize. Appliances, sports equipment, cash, even 2 cars! I loved this book because of her ability to press on despite the turmoil in her home. She was able to try, and try again, finding optimism I am not sure I could if I were in her situation. Her contest entries were witty, and full of sunshine. Her children loved her and loved how much she sacrificed for them. I think I need to own this book. It is a keeper.
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I read that book a few years ago. Very interesting and worthwhile read. You really should try The Family Nobody Wanted by Helen Doss. If you can't find it at the library borrow my copy. I think you'd enjoy that book.
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