My Red Sneakers in Bloomington, MN

n the 1950s, Darlene Chambers grew up in Downeast Maine, a part of the country that lagged far behind the modern world: One-room schoolhouses, homemade dresses, and trips to the outhouse were the norm.
But Darlene did not feel poor.
No, she felt blessed.
My Red Sneakers
is the story of how a young girl can see the best in her surroundings: A natural world full of
wonder. Siblings full of love. And a church filled with spirit.
These twenty charming stories will remind you that optimism and love are still important in our modern world.