The Egg and I - Betty MacDonald
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» jerrib - I finished
reading the book again and I have to say it was the most delightful Pacific Northwest read I have had in years.It was written in 1945 but from what I can tell was set in about the 20's here. For some luscious descriptions of the western part of our state, this is the book, folks.
It's back in print. I encourage you to get it.
You'll also see how women were victims of circumstance, for the most part, then.
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» Dubh_Sidhe - hi
Just stopping by (again this time) to say hi! Hope you days are great and you are having good weather.-- posted by Dubh_Sidhe
» SandyMcC - The Egg and I
I knew about two of her titles and that she was a PNW resident, but that's about it. Interesting once again to find a great writer living such a 'normal' life especially through hardships like Betty endured. She died the year I was born.Thanks Jerri, once again an interesting read! 
-- posted by SandyMcC
» jerrib - Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle
Dear Jerri,I loved reading about Betty MacDonald in your article, but just couldn't get past the fact that you didn't get the title right on her children's books, the Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle stories. They are hilarious, and funny for both young and old having a wry humor built in that children will miss entirely. You wouldn't forget the name if you were to read them, and I do recommend them.
Sorry to be picky, but there it is.
Monica
EDITOR's NOTE: Corrections have been made.
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» roslinds - DUH ( ME )
Hey Jerri...I'm not familiar with the writing so am going right away to research the Egg and I... obviously I've missed something wonderful SO onward march... Thanks for an enlightening article.... I tell you what I think about her books.... Thanks
Roslind
P.S.
If you have a moment visit me at Classical Diva
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» jerrib - Welcome to WA, Roslind!
In response to message posted by roslinds:I hope you do get a chance to get the Egg & I. It will certainly fill you in on wild Washington State in the 1920's.
I see in your bio you are working on a children's historical series. Wonderful!
Thanks so much for stopping in. I'll look forward to your comments after you read the book.
-- posted by jerrib
» Jonell - The Egg and I Road
I was always intrigued with the sign for The Egg and I Road somewhere between Sequim and Blyn.I didn't find the Plague and I depressing...not when I read it the first time at a young age, nor the several times I reread it over the years until I finally lent it out and never got it back. She was a survivor with a great sense of humor. I remember one chapter in that book was titled, "Oh Salvadora, Don't Spit on the Floora!"
Enjoyed reading this article, Jerri.
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