Sew Buttons On Your Underwear: A collection of my mother's non-sensical, but always comical quirky quotes. - Softcover

Carpenter, Cathy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 059544654X ISBN 13: 9780595446544

Publisher: iUniverse, 2008

Synopsis

A quirky look at the everyday quips moms tell their children, Sew Buttons On Your Underwear is a delightful romp through one girl's experience growing up in Chicago. Cathy Sue Carpenter chronicles her mother's wit and wisdom with a smart, contemporary point of view. This wonderful collection of motherly antidotes is whimsically illustrated by Janet Arvia. And adorned with personal photos from a memorable era. Sew Buttons On Your Underwear is a nostalgic look the '70's before the internet and video games influenced children. Every page is another nugget of insight as only a mother could deliver. No mater where you grew up, there was a mother who softly uttered. "Sew Buttons On Your Underwear."

About this title

About the Author

Cathy Sue Carpenter, a native Chicagoan, began her love for writing in the sixth grade. Growing up, she expressed herself through dance, writing and photography. However, she was encouraged to take a sensible path in life. At 17 years old, she joined the troupes in Corporate America, and attempted to suppress her creativity in order to conform. However, still in need to express herself, she quietly continued to write.She currently resides in Chicago?s West Rogers Park with her husband and their 3 cats. Most of her free time is spent traveling and working on her novel.

Edition details

• Publisher: iUniverse
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 059544654X
• ISBN 13: 9780595446544
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 68