
Kiss Your Elbow
A Kentucky Memoir
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Deanna O'Daniel
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Deanna O'Daniel
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You'll want to spend every minute of your time with the O'Daniel Family, experiencing their simple adventures in a way that only this oldest daughter can weave them. Written with a sense of hope and an amazing capture of mid-20th century detail, you will enjoy the opportunity to:
- Revisit big department stores again, when Louisville's only place to shop was downtown
- Spend a delightful day at Fontaine Ferry, Louisville's famous amusement park
- Be part of the quarrels, love and joy—feeling the bonds of this close knit era, when dependence on family members and neighbors was essential.
- Experience farm life in the suburbs.
Deanna's classmates jumped rope in subdivisions while the O'Daniels slopped hogs, killed chickens, and hoped they went to school without smelling like the animals they tended. Only a few can tell their story coherently like Deanna does with this touching memoir. First born in a large rural family, she relates her passage through childhood with charming and accurate descriptions of life in Kentuckiana. A chronicle of many customs and places that are fast slipping away from our collective memories, such as her description of the country store in Nelson County, Kentucky. A book you will tell others, "I'm so fond of this one."
"Deanna's story is of dedicated parents and (eventually) 11 children. They migrated near Louisville, Kentucky when Deanna was five. Her stories about those formative years paint a portrait in glowing colors, depicting struggles and love that molds and endures. You will love Deanna and her story." (John Allen Boyd, Emerson Avery, That Latin Teacher)
"O'Daniel, a gifted writer who tightly weaves her life's journey through stories that makes growing up on a farm sound like sunshine. She shares the daily toil, angst and rivalry associated with a large family in a humorous, but realistic way—tugging at your heart for a piece of those bygone days." (Terry Cummins, Feed My Sheep)
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About The Author: Deanna O’Daniel, has written a wonderful book (Kiss Your Elbow) about her life growing up. Her ability to remember such exact details is nothing short of incredible! In addition, her voice in the audio version is stellar. She imitates her subjects and occasionally sings a verse or two throughout the book - Exquisite!! She brings us all back to the towns & places where she grew up with such clarity; it makes you believe you are actually there! Places such as Gesimani, Howardstown, Lexington, Indiana, Hikes point in Louisville, and many more. Her descriptions of growing up on a farm and in the city during the nineteen forties through the nineteen sixties are both captivating and riveting. I listened to one or two chapters a day. Each one was more enticing than the last; it left me looking forward to the next chapter every time - Bravo!!
My Take away: Although it is not by design, the life lessons in her story are abundant and apply to today's world. Things like; honesty, bravery, self-confidence, family, neighbors, community, love, sharing, forgiveness, self-control, conflict resolution, humility, and much more! The rich values and lessons learned from this family in this era cannot be overstated. They should be shared with every person starting at the grade school level all the way to the highest collegiate level. DO NOT miss your opportunity to share Deanna’s journey and her ability to take you along with her in such a heartfelt way! She will not disappoint!!
Mark Krauss 2022
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Such a great story of Ms O'Daniels' life growing up in the 40's, 50's and 60's. It's like a time capsule of her life surrounded
by events that were going on in our country and reflects a different attitude of how people, especially gils, were treated during that time period.
Some of her stories remind me of things that happened when I was younger and several of her stories remind me of stories my parents told me of their childhood.
Hearing these stories in the authors own voice really added to the enjoyment of this wonderfull audiobook. She did a great job narrating. I couldn't stop listening.
For anyone born in the 40's - 70's you can relate to these stories. For anyone younger it's a great reminder of how you parents were brought up.
WHAT A GREAT BOOK!
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Sweet story telling
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Kiss Your Elbow
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How I wish I could have shared this story with my father! This was his story, too.
Ms O’Daniel captured poignantly, through her words and experiences, a very important time period in American history.
Kudos.
I can’t wait for her next one!
A remarkable detailed memoir of yesteryear.
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Fabulous story
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I laughed, cried and remembered those fond and accurate memories of that innocent time . I had forgotten so much. This book was Lovingly written with an open heart to share just as it was in those days. I’ll listen to this again I enjoyed it so very much!
Heartwarming, Joyful, 50’s in Derby City
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Heart warming
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