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Mama's Bank Account by Kathryn Forbes (1968, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherHarperCollins
ISBN-100156563770
ISBN-139780156563772
eBay Product ID (ePID)71359
Product Key Features
Book TitleMama's Bank Account
Number of Pages160 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicCultural Heritage, General, Literary, Family / General (See Also Headings under Social Themes), People & Places / United States / General
Publication Year1968
FeaturesReprint
GenreJuvenile Fiction, Fiction
AuthorKathryn Forbes
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.4 in
Item Weight4.2 Oz
Item Length8 in
Item Width5.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Grade FromNinth Grade
Edition DescriptionReprint
SynopsisThe charming adventures of the Mama of an immigrant Norwegian family living in San Francisco. This bestselling book inspired the play, motion picture, and television series I Remember Mama., The bestselling book that inspired the successful play, film, and long-running television show, I Remember Mama., Kathryn Forbes's Mama's Bank Account, based on childhood, is the bestselling book that inspired the play, film, and television series, and the Richard Rodgers musical, I Remember Mama. There is no mother in fiction more resourceful, incorruptible, and endearing than the Mama of these charming adventures about an immigrant Norwegian family living in San Francisco in the early 1900s. It is Mama who knows how to deal with the doctor's avaricious wife when Papa needs an operation. It is Mama who finds recompense when the roomer leaves without paying the rent. It is Mama, with her mysterious bank account, who discovers a way to keep her children from growing up afraid. Everyone will remember Mama long after the last page of this book is turned."It is impossible to give in words the warm quality of this little book. It has the lights and shadows that give life depth and meaning."--Harper's Magazine"You meet one of the nicest family's imaginable; a family that should restore or reinforce your faith in human nature, and give you a great many chuckles in the bargain."--Philadelphia Inquirer, Kathryn Forbes's Mama's Bank Account, based on childhood, is the bestselling book that inspired the play, film, and television series, and the Richard Rodgers musical, I Remember Mama.There is no mother in fiction more resourceful, incorruptible, and endearing than the Mama of these charming adventures about an immigrant Norwegian family living in San Francisco in the early 1900s. It is Mama who knows how to deal with the doctor's avaricious wife when Papa needs an operation. It is Mama who finds recompense when the roomer leaves without paying the rent. It is Mama, with her mysterious bank account, who discovers a way to keep her children from growing up afraid. Everyone will remember Mama long after the last page of this book is turned."It is impossible to give in words the warm quality of this little book. It has the lights and shadows that give life depth and meaning."--Harper's Magazine"You meet one of the nicest family's imaginable; a family that should restore or reinforce your faith in human nature, and give you a great many chuckles in the bargain."--Philadelphia Inquirer
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- Jan 11, 2016
Happy immigrants
This is the tale of Norwegian immigrants in San Francisco after the turn of the 20th century. It tells of adjustment and adaptation as well as tradition. Reading it—be ye child or adult—is a pleasant few hours. The story was made into at least one full length film and a long lasting weekly TV show. Highly recommended.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jan 30, 2016
Book is great-service is not.
The book is already 6 days late-and can't be delivered additional day. Where's my book-there's not even tracking being done! Delivery is Horrid!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Again-I loved the book, DHL had held the book for a week in one station-why?????????Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Aug 17, 2021
Charming and Wise.
Mama's Bank Account is a group of short stories. They take place in San Francisco. They are about a family who immigrated from Norway. The children were born in this country. The stories are very well written. Each one tells its own story. The book is the base of a movie of the same name. I love the movie. I sent for the book because i liked the movie so much. Its an old movie but i think it stands up well to the passage of time as do the stories.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Dec 21, 2016
HEARTWARMING READ..!
This is a really delightful little book about life in the early 1900s, and a family's daily efforts to realize the "American Dream"... Published as fiction, it is based on the author's memories of her childhood and life in San Francisco... Excellent choice for those who want a heart-warming taste of nostalgia..! :-)Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Mar 12, 2018
A Very Good Read
I've enjoyed the book very much. Reads well and gives a good account of life in that time and place.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- May 27, 2024
Fond memories
Brought back childhood memories. Happy to find a copy of this lovely book. Thank you!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Aug 31, 2017
Nice condition for an older book.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- May 26, 2024
I love this book.
I love this book.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Mar 15, 2017
Mamas bank account
Sweet book!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Mar 15, 2024
Couldn't put it down!
A heart warming story of a family living in hard times.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
