- SKU: 9780615144153
- BARCODE: 9780615144153
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Hello Dolly: Growing Up In The Late 1930S In Fall River, Massachusetts - Paperback
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Description
by Dolly Bentson (Author)
Meet the Silvas, a Portuguese American family of 10, growing up in 1930s and 40s America. Finding success in the face of adversity, as they search for the American dream. A story of struggle, joy, family, and love that will entertain readers of all ages.
"It is a very, very fine memoir, one of the best I've read." Charley Kempthorne, Lifestory Magazine
"I am crying and laughing." Rita Furnberg
"I really love it. Your descriptive style is entertaining and your memory phenomenal." Gene Nigro
"The book is full of success stories and some tragedies-such as her sister Rita contracting polio, and her father losing his arm in a work accident."John Lauritsen, T.V.12
Buy a copy today and let the laughter, tears, and memories begin
Author Biography
Dolly Bentson was born in 1937 in Fall River, Massachusetts, as Dolly Silva. She received her B.S. and R.N. from Salve Regina College in Newport, Rhode Island in 1959. In 1961 she married and moved to Skokie, Illinois where she raised her three sons. She presently resides in Minnesota with her husband of twenty years, Gordon. They enjoy biking, tennis, hiking and travel.
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