Reviews
They are wonderful, combining family themes, childhood memories and a great sense of humor.
Dan S. TX
I enjoyed reading this book! It's well written about true facts of living on a farm through humor, hardships and love.
Joyce H. MN
★★★★★
★★★★★
My kindergarten students loved hearing about how lilfe was in the "good old days!" Eugene's presentation and photos from his books really opened my students' eyes to some of the differences between life back then and life now. They thoroughly enjoyed the presentation and they're excited to get their hands on the books in Eugene's Good Old Days series.
Emily C. MN
The students truly enjoyed hearing your stories and learning about what life was like growing up on a farm. Your books are a wonderful way for children to connect with history through personal stories.
Nicole O. MN
★★★★★
★★★★★
His stories are interspersed with humor and a rich comfort of home - the smell of fresh bread, the glow of the stove and the closeness of family.
Sr. Perspective Newspaper. MN
Excellent writing. Kept me anxious to read the next chapter. It was written from the heart.
K Niskanen. MN
★★★★★
★★★★★
This was very interesting to read. You had humor, language accents, touches of real life; hard work, both mental and physical that are forgotten or unheard of in these high tech times. You have a captive way of relating real life experience. Keep writing!
Judy T. AZ
He paints a vivid tapestry of his journey from childhood to old age. The detailed account of his early years struck a chord with me as it mirrored my own childhood filled with similar games. It is not just a memoir, it's a reflection of a shared legacy, weaving personal memories into a broader family tapestry.
Roger L. MN
★★★★★
★★★★★
Diving into our new books, and the coloring pages that go along with them... kids are enthralled with Eugene's stories.
Brita K. MN
★★★★★
★★★★★
Eugene’s books are engaging for all ages. They gave me a glimpse into a time and way of life that I long for. His books show us that we don’t need much to create a happy home. I hope everyone gets the chance to read them, because they’re a wonderful reminder of how little we truly need to live a meaningful and happy life.
Jodi T. MN
Eugene Kumpula
Grandpa, Tell Us About The Good Old Days
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