
A little about Fanfare for a Hometown. Dr. Niece grew up in a small Central Ohio
town named DeGraff—and has written a wonderful series of books based on his
memories, experiences and reflections on his hometown and the friends and
neighbors so important to his past—and present.
As many of you know, I grew up in a small town (a little smaller than Niece’s
DeGraff) and, as I continue to grow up, I realize just how valuable those small
town lessons were to the person I am today—and how much of a role they play as
I raise my own daughters in the suburbs of Columbus.
Fanfare for a Hometown includes Side Yard
Superhero and The Band Plays On. I
reviewed both books this year—and loved them both. Side Yard Superhero takes a look at growing
up in DeGraff, Ohio, and introduces readers to many of the friends and
neighbors that Niece encountered as a boy—especially Bernie Jones, a wheelchair bound
youth with severe cerebral palsy, who
became a surprising hero and friend to the author. The
Band Plays On follows Niece and his memories as he returns home to DeGraff for
a high school band reunion honoring the school district’s long time music
director, Niece’s own father.
Would you like to visit DeGraff and stroll down your own memory lanes via a Rick
Neice book? These are light, fun books—I
loved both of them and cannot say enough positive things about Niece’s writing
style and his voice. Whether you grew up
in a small town or a close-knit neighborhood in the city—there is likely a
character in the Fanfare for a Hometown that brings back loads of memories and
a smile or two. Check out my review of
Side Yard Superhero and The Band Plays On—and take a look at www.rickniecebooks.com
to read more about the author and his work—then enter to win a copy of your
choice of one of the books via the Rafflecopter Prize Raffle Entry below. Either of these would make a great stocking stuffer or gift for the book lover on your holiday gift list!
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