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A Girl Named Zippy is a witty, heartfelt memoir that takes readers to Mooreland, Indiana, a sleepy hamlet of three hundred people in the 1960s. Nicknamed "Zippy" for her energetic spirit, Kimmel recalls the charm and simplicity of small‑town America during the postwar decade—the close‑knit neighbors, Sunday church gatherings, and barnyard animals that dotted the landscape. Through sharp wit, observant anecdotes, and moments of pure joy, the author presents a vivid portrait of her childhood and the quirky adult world she eventually navigates.
The account is both a personal narrative and a broader social snapshot, offering insight into Indiana life, the customs of a close‑knit community, and the journey from girlhood to womanhood in a changing America.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography
Authors: Haven Kimmel
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