Leaving the Pipe Shop: Memories of Kin

by Deborah Mcdowell

Book Overview

Americans coming of age in the 1960s faced a society in flux: attitudes about sex, race, and politics were radically changing; revolution was in the air and the nation seemed fractured, unable to find... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0684814498
• ISBN13: 9780684814490
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Scribner Book Company
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.4" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

long lasting pleasure grows from the reading of this book.

McDowell has written a talking book. The dialog brings the people to life and gave this reader the feeling of accompanying the author on visits to her community. Matriarchial society, authoritarian upbringing of children, love and caring, laughter and sadness as well as the events of the 50's and 60's are memorably brought into focus. I urge you not to ignore this little-known gem of a book