Today is day six of the Miracles & Ghosts Past Blog Tour, and we’re visiting Darlene Foster. This supportive author has not only created a wonderful character, Amanda, for middle grade readers and us adults, but also written a beautiful memoir that captivated me as my grandmother was born in Alberta. Darlene shares her adventures and always offers a kind word. If you haven’t read anything by Darlene, you are missing some good reading. Before you head over to the blog post, check out one of my favorites and review.
My five-star review:
“You Can Take The Girl From The Prairie” is a heartwarming collection that glimpses into the author’s life of what it was like growing up in Southern Alberta in the 1950s and 60s. I have always had a curiosity about Alberta since my grandmother was born there in the 1920s. The heartwarming stories had me either laughing or shedding a few tears, and immediately drew me in. Ms. Foster’s family didn’t have all the extras that others had, but she was blessed with a beautiful childhood full of love. I loved the relationship between not only her and her grandmother, but her father, too. It wasn’t always an easy life and there was heartbreak along with the celebrations, but this was a family that was always there for each other. I read this in one sitting and can only hope there are more stories to come. I can highly recommend these stories.
- 9-24 John Howell
- 9-26 Sandra Cox
- 10-1 Miriam Hurdle
- 10-8 Jan Sikes
- 11-5 Lauren Scott
- 11-6 Darlene Foster
- 11-12 Diana Peach
- 11-20 Robbie Cheadle
- 12-3 Noelle Granger
- 12-4 Colleen Chesebro
