Oddly Enough gathers touching and humorous true tales from pioneer days, each dramatized from real family histories and followed by the historical account behind it. From a loyal dog and a fugitive who rescues a dying woman to handcart tragedies and frugal grandmothers, Shirley Bahlmann brings the faith, grit, and good humor of our forebears to life. The sixth book in her popular 'odds' series, this collection elicits both tears and laughter while warming hearts with gratitude for those who came before. True family-history stories dramatized into vivid, page-turning vignettes—each with the real account behind it Perfect Pioneer Day (July 24) gift that celebrates the faith and fortitude of our forebears Both tears and laughter in one collection—from drunk geese in sweaters to the heartbreak of the handcart trail Short chapters ideal for family home evening, bedtime, or a busy reader “I figure if we're all children of god, then we're all kin.”Perfect for a Latter-day Saint reader who treasures pioneer heritage and family history and enjoys short, heartwarming true-to-life stories that blend humor and tears.
