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 Humor from the Country (Amherst
Press. 2001. Voyageur Press, 2006)Life during the early to mid part of the 20th century is often
viewed as a time of backbreaking work for meager returns. Often, the
strength and resiliency of family and neighbors are overlooked. In
Humor From The Country, master story teller Jerry Apps gives us
insights into the lighter side of country life. Through stories based
on childhood memories. Apps shows us that country folk knew how to
have fun too.
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Reviews:
From
Amazon:
Blends nostalgia with his a special brand of storytelling, May 16,
2001
Reviewer:
Midwest Book Review (see more about me) from Oregon, WI USA
Jerry Apps is a born storyteller and an observant historian of rural
life in Wisconsin, past and present. In Humor From The Country, Apps
has collected a wealth of anecdotes and stories celebrating the
lighter side of country life. With stories based upon childhood
memories, Apps reveals that country folk always knew how to have fun
between their chores. Blending nostalgia with his own special brand of
storytelling, Jerry Apps's Humor From The Country is a "must" for
anyone who enjoys a trip down memory lane with a truly gifted guide.
From Internet Book Watch:
Jerry Apps is a born storyteller and an observant historian of rural
life in Wisconsin, past and present. In Humor From The Country, Apps
has collected a wealth of anecdotes and stories celebrating the
lighter side of country life. With stories based upon childhood
memories, Apps reveals that country folk always knew how to have fun
between their chores. Blending nostalgia with his own special brand of
storytelling, Jerry Apps's Humor From The Country is a "must" for
anyone who enjoys a trip down memory lane with a truly gifted guide. <top> |
