Why God Has Gray Hair

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Summary: Couldn't Put It Down
Review: 'WHY GOD HAS GRAY HAIR' by Sophia Zufa was a delight to read. It is a paperback of short nostalgic stories. I can recall my parents telling of some of the same sort of events; epidemics, kids playing with marbles, making up their own creative games, teacher's pets, and all types of pranks kids could think of. By the author's storytelling, I could almost envision the setting and the characters. A truly enjoyable read. Don't pass this one up.

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Summary: Pure Enjoyment
Review: 'WHY GOD HAS GRAY HAIR' by Sophia Zufa was a delight to read. It is a paperback of short nostalgic stories. I can recall my parents telling of some of the same sort of events; epidemics, kids playing with marbles, making up their own creative games, teacher's pets, and all types of pranks kids could think of. By the author's storytelling, I could almost envision the setting and the characters. A truly enjoyable read. Don't pass this one up.

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Summary: Didn't expect to like it, but was pleasantly surprised!
Review: Do you like reading other people's memoirs? I certainly don't. But when this book was sent to me, I sacrificed my tastes and read it. And I must admit, it was indeed a pleasant surprise.

The author talks about her childhood, and her time at a Catholic school which comprises most of her memories in this book. It is not only interesting to read her memories, but the small lessons that she imbibes after each memoir is fascinating. She has many stories to tell, but hidden in the depth of these stories are life's small lessons. The ones that come packed with experience and of course--gray hair.

The author talks about her friends, her teachers, her family and the people she knew--from near and far. Her life in a Catholic school was certainly different from the life as most of us know it. But the portraits she paints and the visuals she shows makes everything come to life as though it's happening in front of your own eyes.

The stories that are shared range from sentimental and emotional to downright hilarious. The things that kids can do, and the things that the author and her friends did remind you of your childhood, and how you felt the same things that the author once felt. Reading this book helps you see inside the mind of a child--one who's inquisitive, sensitive and one who everyone can identify with.

Although this book is short, it's definitely a good read. If you're intrigued by life as it was in the early nineteen hundreds, or want to hear the story of a young girl, and the incidents that shaped her life, pick up this book, and you won't be disappointed.

-- Mridu Khullar, Editor of www.WritersCrossing.com

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Summary: Best Down to Earth Book
Review: This is has been one of the best enjoyable reads in a long time. Sophia Zufa writes a collection of short stories about living during the depression era of the 30's and attending a Catholic parochial school. A time when everyone knew their neighbor, and what their neighbor was usually up to. The pieces are lighthearted, some hilariously funny, but also a few that may sober one. It was an uncomplicated life then. Some of the characters never lacked for cooking up something to amuse their teachers or peers. It is easy to see why God may have gotten gray hair and not just necessarily from just the Catholic kids. The book is only 176 pages. The author's writing is very refreshing. She will not disappoint!

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Summary: Couldn't Put It Down
Review: This is one of the best little books I've read in a long time. It reminded me so much of my own school days - another time, another placeto be sure, but so much in common! Sophia Zufa tells charming stories that had me laughing out loud. Her schoolmates and her neighbors become very real as do the times of the Depression Era. I highly recommend this book!

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Summary: Old Fashioned Humor
Review: This is one terrific paperback. It is a collection of well written short stories, done with expression of knowledge of living during the days of the Great Depression, and attending a Catholic parochial school. Telling of michief kids get into. The author expresses in words, wonderful reminicense of days gone by, times many of us would like to bring back, although not all, for there were many hardships to endure as well. It is a book to be enjoyed by young and old, a book of humor, of simple pleasures, but also tucked in are stories that are serious. Very uplifting. Excellent job by the author, Sophia Zufa.

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Summary: Old Fashioned Humor
Review: This is one terrific paperback. It is a collection of well written short stories, done with expression of knowledge of living during the days of the Great Depression, and attending a Catholic parochial school. Telling of michief kids get into. The author expresses in words, wonderful reminicense of days gone by, times many of us would like to bring back, although not all, for there were many hardships to endure as well. It is a book to be enjoyed by young and old, a book of humor, of simple pleasures, but also tucked in are stories that are serious. Very uplifting. Excellent job by the author, Sophia Zufa.

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Summary: Book worthy of theatre material
Review: What a refreshing getaway from the here and how. WHY GOD HAS GRAY HAIR, by Sophia Zufa is a collection of short stories about living during the depression era of the 30's and attending a Catholic parochial school. The pieces are lighthearted, some hilariously funny, but a few will leave a lump in your throat. This author does not waste words. Behind each story is a bit of shrewd wisdom. It was an uncomplicated life then, a time when everyone knew their neighbor. If someone needed help there was always someone there. And when kids got into mischief or taunted their teachers, everybody knew it. I remember my own parents, reminiscing about the old days long ago and also about some of the adventurous episodes they got themselves into. This is a refreshingly good read written by an accomplished author.