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Summary: Fran's Fab Fiftie's
Review: Loved reading and will love re-reading this book about the life of a teen in the fifties because I was there, too! Fran's delightful discriptions and recollections took me right back "there" to the cafes, classes, cars, and "clutching", and brought back a ton of memories, good and bad! For anyone who has been thru that shakey post-depression era, you will relate to Fran's fears, uncertaincies, needs, and trusting nature. It was the best of times for the carefree life of most teens: going to games, dances, good movies, fun clothes, and little crime. But Fran's life takes you past that facade to the real down-and-dirty life that went on for those who looked for it! And Fran not only looked, she found it!! She put herself thru hell but seemed to enjoy it! You'll laugh and cry with her and it may seem like a wild story, but it is true and she really lived it all. I will read it again, just for the fun of returning to "those" days! Thanks, Fran!
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Summary: Five-Star Winner!
Review: This book ROCKS and is a real winner! Gabino goes back to the 1950s and tells of her escapades (and feelings) as a teenage girl growing up in Superior, Wisconsin. She takes the reader on a journey of her encounters with friends, acquaintances, boyfriends, family members, teachers and others. As a girl she was brash, bold, sweet, insecure, confident, very funny, and the list goes on! Gabino is a fabulous writer with vivid descriptions of people and places. The scenes just about jump off the page and into your mind, which also causes the reader to remember things long forgotten. She ends each chapter with something to taunt you to continue reading. I was hooked on this book from the very first page. I was only a little girl in the 1950s and did not grow up in Superior, and yet I can honestly say that I don't ever recall enjoying a book more than this one! I've become a real fan and plan to read more writings by Fran Gabino. I've raved about this book to my friends, who are also now enjoying it (both male and female). Am also enjoying reading about the history of the area, what existed in Superior in the 1950s, and what life was like then. A wonderful book!
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