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**** YOU HAVE TO GET THIS BOOK **** Nov 12, 2008
To tell the truth , I purchased this book JUST for the first 5 or 6 chapters. You see the writer & I are Second Cousins but we have never met. He writes about my or I should say our Family. " THE CHENOWTH" back in the old west. I wanted to see what he had to say about our common ancestors. I was thrilled to read what he had to say. I found the family history factual & to the point. When I got to the end of chapter 6, I almost put down the book, But decided to read on. Well needless to say I didn't put the book down till I had finished it. My wife & kids had a bit of a heated discussion over who would get the book next.
This book is a delight. Seeing that the writer & I are second cousins. It makes me wish I known Arnold Dyre & that we had grown up together. We both live in the south , But he lives in the South East & I live in the Southern California. As families some times do, Our common ancestors drifted apart to different parts of the country back in the day. Till recently I had only heard his side of our Family " The Dyre's" mentioned a few times.
Arnold & I just recently got connected on the internet. That is how I found out about his book "HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS"
I give this book 5 stars & I'm going to read it again , When I can get it back from my wife , kids & other family members. This book will be a main subject of discussion this Thanksgiving at the Cienega Ranch for the Chenowth Family Reunion.
I give this BOOK 5 STARS
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Brings Back Memories May 17, 2008
This book will make you reflect on your childhood. I am from Gore Springs, MS and it definitely brought back memories for me. Thanks Arnold for the memories.
Home Is Where The Heart Is May 05, 2008
I had the pleasure of being Mr. Arnold Douglas Dyre's Fraternity Brother at Ole Miss during the early 1960s. I never suspected that Arnold Douglas had the ability to write a book, much less, a very entertaining book. Growing up in a rural setting, initially in Bullock County, Alabama and later in Jones County, Mississippi, I could identify with Arnold's ramblings. I must say that I have never participated in or even heard of bottle cap racing, however, I believe it to be factual. Being a dog lover, I particularly enjoyed the chapter about Coon, who always returned to the old Keeton Place because it was home to him. I can't say that everyone would enjoy this book, however, if you grew up in the country a few years back, this book will bring back memories of happier and more simple times. You owe it to yourself to read this book. Also, I had the pleasure of serving our country in Vietnam with several patriots from Duck Hill and the surrounding area and I heard similar stories from them about their little piece of Heaven.
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A fun, fascinating family Apr 30, 2008
Dyre reflects on his youth and the fascinating lives of his parents and grandparents. His storytelling talent is obvious throughout the book. He makes me beg for more.
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great Sunday afternoon reading Apr 25, 2008
Mr. Dyre is certainly passionate about his writing and his state. I enjoyed every minute of his book. I plan to keep it on my coffee table for others to pickup and inquire about. Let's hope there is more to follow. My heart and my home is in Mississippi although I reside in Texas now.
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