Quad Cities My Home Town
343049
This is a wonderful book that has beautiful photos and captures the essence of the Quad Cities perfectly.  No regrets in the purchase.
1137025
A stroll down memory lane. I grew up in Pearl River and I am 86 yrs old. I still live in the county, but a piece of my heart will forever remain in Pearl River.
148771
Super excited to unexpectedly see a photo of my uncle, Dave Thornbury in here :) A friend sent me the link and I had to buy it. I grew up there, and really miss it. Loved all the photos!
3208764
Great book,was thrilled as Fenton is my hometown.  What memories those picturess brought back!  Christmas shopping with my brothers at the old five and dime store.  The Rowena theater holds so many memories with my best friend Kristi when we were in first grade.
804400
My husband and I loved it!! We were remind of the small towns we grew up in CT. Most people will relate to it!! Its a awesome read!!! So go read it!!
4190919
I greatly enjoyed "A Small Town in Texas". I also grew up in a small town, actually a smaller town than Mr. Dromgoole did, I think. Actually outside of town near Liberty Hill, Texas. As a writer basing stories on my memories of small town life, as well as my memoirs, Mr. Dromgoole's memories serve as pleasant reminders of my own. Every page or two yields an "oh yeah, there was that!". His memories predate mine by a couple of years, actually, but they aren't that much different. Small towns are very much the same, and at the same time very unique!  Well done and thank you!
3018572
Personally I enjoyed this book as I lived in Red Wing for 5 years.  Interesting to picture the towns and areas we used to run around in.
2596882
I was born in a canal town in 1943 and grew up in another canal town until I left to attend college. I well remember finding my bike down to watch barges go through the lock in Baldwinsville, NY where the canal was part of the Seneca River.
A fun read.
2091493
I really enjoyed this book. Story did not drag, kept moving along nicely.  Characters were well drawn.  I liked the down home town atmosphere  that gave me memories of life in a small town  The best part  was that one did not have to edit the story line if your youngster asked you what the story was about
3944096
Fun to read and was about my adjoining town. Real to life events and made you feel a part of the family.
1864646
great movie,, was filmed in the town where I live.
131977
I am from the same middle-sized city as the author, so much of the book struck a familiar chord with me.  It was fun to read of Ken's life experiences and relive the good old days of my own life there.  I think men and women alike would enjoy reading this book...an easy read.
3757665
loved reading about my Dad's home town friends and family. lots of memories of walking through those piney woods and family cemeteries.
3738820
I love this town!  Makes you want to move there.  Each person is unique.  I am downloading book 2 now.
369524
OK... This hits close to home.  The author grew up in my home town.  I dated Arcola Girls too... Two of them to be exact.  The author, grew up and graduated high school with my mom so I can almost taste and smell these stories in my mind.  On the verge of another "Cola War", I always love to read these stories.  Central Illinois is wonderful place to grow up.  Deaver captures what it is to grow up and flourish in the flat lands of the Embrass River valley.  He can tell the tale and make me feel just like I am there.  I have driven those same roads....  American Grafitti for the Midwest!

Ingrum
375701
i love to get away in my mind to another town and live thru their experiences of life. I lover Sherryl Woods stories and the Caroline Beaches. It brings back peacefull memories of living there for 4 years. i lover it.
2958495
I am from the area and love the references to this community where my husband and I have our second home now.