Little Heathens: Hard Times and High Spirits on an Iowa Farm During the Great Depression

Wow, I read this book because my mom always called us kids "little heathens" and we are from rural Iowa, so had to check out this book. If nothing else but to completely clarify what a heathen is when used in an endearing context.

First, I read it on my kindle, then bought a copy for my mom (she loved it), she then recommended it to her sisters, who bought copies, then I bought a copy for my cousin for Christmas when I got that copy i looked through it and the pics are so great it is a shame I read it first on Kindle.

Furthermore, during Thanksgiving my mom told my 8 brothers and sisters how great it was, and on, and on... Let's just say everyone who has read this book feels a closer connection to our older relatives who lived through the depression, we even understand some traditions better, why we cook the way we do, and where we get the saying, "He is just a half bubble off plumb."

I also believe that each of us has come away feeling better about where we come from, who we are, and like Dolly Parton says, I wouldn't give up those experiences for any amount of money, and I wouldn't live through it again for any amount of money. (paraphrase)

This review is based on the Hardcover Edition and the Kindle Edition

Bought this for my mother-in-law, and she absolutely loved it. The stories brought back memories of her own childhood. Wish I could give this ten stars for her!

a great read, sort of like an updated Little House for the adult reader. Details about farm life including recipes & the like, but full of antics and stories of family life as well. overall, the author seems too disgruntled with her upbringing and almost makes that the overtone of the book. a fun book though.

Little Heathens by Millie Kalish is a wonderful book about the author's life on an Iowa farm in the 1930's. She makes the setting and times come alive and I especially enjoyed getting a glimpse of my parent's generation and what their childhood might have been like.

The values she was taught as a child enabled her to become a member of the armed forces, go to college and become a college professor. Her family offered love and support to its members in times that were very challenging. This proves that it doesn't take a lot of money to become a succesful member of society as an adult.

Some of the remedys for first aid I remember hearing from my parents and their siblings.

It is truly worth your time to buy and read.

My wife borrowed a copy of Little Heathens from our daughter, read it, and said I might like to read it. I did, and thoroughly enjoyed it. It's very well-written, humorous, heart-warming, and. . .a reminder of how life can be lived, and enjoyed, even in very difficult times. I'm sure it will be especially interesting to those who, like me, grew up in the Depression.