Maybelle was content with her life, if not happy. Her husband Holden was away at war in europe, she was living with her Mom and working as a "Welderette" at the Shipyard. World War II had effected every part of her life. She was a tomboy through and through despite her mothers attempts to turn her into a housewife. When her mother unexpectedly dies, then her husband is listed as missing, she is forced to step into the role as "Lady of the House". Her friends are other military wives and widows, all doing their best under tough circumstances. Maybelle is nudged into making a quilt. Something she thought she would never do after a disastrous outcome in High School when she attempted to make a "simple" dress!
This is a wonderful look inside the day to day lives of those left at home during WWII. From rationing, to service flags to visits from the military bearing bad news.
If you enjoy looking through the keyhole into lives of past eras, you will love this book!
ASIN: B00IBJP64C
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