The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio: How My Mother Raised 10 Kids on 25 Words or Less by Terry Ryan Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio: How My Mother Raised 10 Kids on 25 Words or Less
Book Review: Great book
Summary: 4 Stars
Love the book, service was great! I never dreamed there was another family so much like mine.Book Review: Great story - mediocre writing
Summary: 3 Stars
This is a wonderful story about an extraordinary lady and her "way with words." The real Evelyn Ryan comes to life in this book. Here was an inspirational lady who refused to let the bumps in life get in her way.
My complaint is not with the portrayals of Evelyn or her family. My complaint is with the way the story is organized. The chronology of the story is confusing, especially in the first half, and there is some redundancy.
People who tend to feel sorry for themselves should read this book. Evelyn's life was not easy but she kept her dignity, humor and faith in herself and her talent. I wish I had met her.
Book Review: Interesting to think what could have been
Summary: 4 Stars
I thought this was a wonderful book that came to my attention only after the author had died. The story revolves around a family of 10 kids, an alcoholic father and how the mother (sporadically) supports them by winning contests and jingles she (Evelyn) has written.
While the story wouldn't hold up in this century - I thought it was a great slice of life of the 50's. Evelyn's journals and contest entrys are well preserved and entertaining to read. She must have kept everything!
Underneath all the entrys and journals is a smart woman. She knows the power of the written word and also hooks up with a group a ladies that also enter such contests. These women are smart as whips - yet somewhat stymied by their roles in life - housewives. Contesting offers them a way to challenge their wits and writing.
The father is a somewhat disappointing character - but somehow he even redeems himself, but you have to read the book to find out how!
Book Review: It was the best.
Summary: 5 Stars
This was a great book. The father was very believable and the story was a wonderful true story. We need more books like this.Book Review: The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio
Summary: 4 Stars
I saw the movie based on the book first. Once I found out it was a book, I had to read it. I couldn't put it down.