Lou's Dirty Dozen

by Ranny Grady

Lou's Dirty Dozen was inspired by the life of Lulu J. Crandall, the author's grandmother who was a widow raising 12 children in 1929. The story depicts the struggles and achievments of a Godly woman, a woman of uncommon gifts and ingenuity. With perseverence, and innate intelligence, strength, humor and above all, faith -- Louise raises her family against all odds. Lou's Dirty Dozen is a journey few women have made, but every mother can identify with. With laughter, cheers and tears you will applaude this remarkable story about a remarkable woman. 6.14 x 9.21 trade soft cover - 384 pages

376 pages, Paperback

First published November 13, 2007

Reviews

[Roberta · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful, heartwarming.
Excellent writing.
My Mother's Family had 13 children.

[Ariel Bowen · Rating 1 out of 5]

Got halfway through and just gave up. Lots of heartwarming stories and comical events but could get no real plot. I am halfway through the and narrator is only in 7th grade! And she lives to be 90! And you’re telling me that the mama dies in 4 years?! Ugh.

[Carol · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow, 12 kids in the depression and your husband dies when the youngest is two. Amazing women and kids.

[Darcy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really inspiring!

[Linda Roder · Rating 5 out of 5]

lOved it....really shared the way life was during the depression. A mother of a dozen kids did the best job she could by trying to make life fun and full of faith.

[CaseyKS.]

Just starting this book. Can't wait to see what it is like. :)

[Michele · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great lessons in raising a family

[Darcy For · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really inspiring!