Brownie on the Orange Crate

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Summary: America the Beautiful
Review: Bernell Warren Smith writes with a lyrical, wide eyed beauty that will enchant the reader while causing both laughter and tears. With very simple direct language she puts you immediately into her world -- and what a world it is! Don't miss this charming autobiography of the America that used to be, the America we all wish it still was.

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Summary: The next Laura Ingalls Wilder!
Review: Bernell Warren Smith's delightful "Brownie On The Orange Crate" gives us a snapshot of life during the period 1915-1990, much as Laura Ingalls Wilder's book, "Little House on the Prairie," gives us a snapshot of life during the period 1870-1889. Bernell was born in a small house in Los Angeles, lived in the desert and the mountains of California, moved from a tarpaper shack to a tent to a cabin, and attended school in a bunkhouse. There was hard work, the tragic death of an 8 year old friend, the depression and a devastating earthquake. But there were also times of laughter and joy. The images she paints with her words will draw you into her world, poor in material things, but rich in love. You will cry and laugh as you read this wonderful book.

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Summary: Brownie on the Orange Crate
Review: Readers of this little autrobiography will experience the charm of a delightful piece of Americana. Bernell Smith had no earth shaking experiences in her life, but those experiences she did have, she tells us about in a manner that makes the reader want to keep on reading. Her humor and evocative style will enchant readers young and old. A "must-have" for your bookshelf.