Official Review: Dibs and Dabs of my Life

[Sanyesto]

It would be so beautiful if everyone strives to recapture the values of those olden days. The older generation should endeavor to teach the younger ones how to value themselves. Congrats on being BOTD

[Sushan Ekanayake]

It seems like a good book but I am not really interested in autobiographies. I will pass on this one. Anyway, congratulations on being BOTD

[Maria-Goretti Amarachi Okechi - Catherine]

Sounds like an interesting memoir on the life of an amazing being. Nice review. Though I'm not really a fan of memoirs but good memoirs interests me a lot.

[britt13]

I think that this sounds like a sweet little story. My grandma always talks about the "simpler times" and I think that is something that the last few generations share.

[amafie]

With so much negative in today's society, I am so glad to know of such a wonderful and positive book! Normally I would pass this by, but based upon your review and thoughts of this book, I have added it to my shelf that I want to definitely read. I feel that the more some life is, the closer the family can be and look forward to learning more about this family. Thank you!

[Celticlady]

I am 65 and I remember a much easier and safer time in my life, so I can relate to the author. Like she said about the changes that society has given us. I like my computer and other devices but I still long for a time where you didn't read about murders, children exploited and other things that are the norm in our society. Nice review!

[Phirmi]

Dibs and Dabs of my life by Gertrude Colter has a great review and I hope to get a copy of the book and read.

[Cecilia_L]

I love memoirs with an emphasis on family values and simpler times. Thanks for the interesting review.

[EvaDar]

A memoir supported by strong family ties spanning over 80 years sounds like fun. Thank you for the introduction to this book.

[Elsereen]

Sounds interesting how a whole life line story can be put together in few lines and pages, its really interesting as it sounds, I would like to read it too.. its a nice review though.

[Sirajuddin A]

The memoir about the author's journey of life with the nostalgic period of the forties and the author gives an excellent record of that period.

[Michgal 32]

The simplicity of life back then is very impressive. The author's memory of her childhood is just wonderful.

[Nalini Rampersad]

good old days and all the other times that was not but still coming out on top

[JenniferIsle]

Even though we can’t reverse the hands of time. The family values were more stronger during simpler times. The core lessons we learned back then from our nuclear as well as our extended family taught us stability and structure. It help our characters as adults to be able press through the pitfalls in life to become productive human beings. It shame a lot of children that are raised in broken households will never will be taught life’s valuable lessons. They have to get education outside sources and through the school of hard knocks. Hopefully, they are mentally strong enough to survive. Unfortunately, a lot of adults are not strong mentally to deal with life’s sour lemons. The sad case they bring in their caotic environment, expecting greatness out of them when they are entwined in functionality. Sometimes the simplest way of life is the best way, devoid external influence such as technology.

[Jean_2897]

This book doesn't simply talks about the author's memories while growing up, but it also provides a strong comparison between the lifestyles of the generation today and their generation way back in the 19th century.