For Shirley Vanden Berg, it was a seemingly idyllis mid-century family farm in Northwest Iowa. But growing up is never without its escapades and its lessons. In From This Sheltered Place, Shirley recounts the wonder and the struggle of navigating a challenging climate, the relentless demands of a family farm, and a kind yet exacting Dutch-American culture. Shirley's stories, told with humor and soul, will take you back in time and a place you will either remember with nostalgia or wish you could visit.
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