Dorothy's Daughter in the Land of Oz

A captivating memoir and true tale of growing up in Kansas from the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl years through World War II and the Korean War. Laugh, or gasp, at the escapades of kids with freedom and independence to explore and learn by doing. Join Marlyn as she wrestles with the mysteries of life, reacts to childhood misconceptions and fears, struggles with teen insecurities, learns that humans cannot fly like Captain Marvel, expands her horizons through job and travel encounters, and strives to create her identity in spite of pressures to conform to traditional roles for men and women. Relive a time before the Pill, air-conditioning, and seatbelts, and savor the vitality of small town America as you meet the unforgettable characters and real folks inhabiting Marlyn's corner of the universe.