Joy Neal Kidney
Local author Joy Neal Kidney has written a new book entitled “Meadowlark Songs: A Motherline Legacy,” covering seven generations, six with deep roots in Guthrie County, or with strong ties to it, from pioneers to the keeper of their stories.
The books asks, what do we inherit from our grandmothers besides mtDNA? Heirlooms? Character? Shadows of the past? It provides glimpses into the lives of these women, along with cameo appearances of the men they married, revealing a legacy of faith and hope while navigating challenging times.
A poem by Chad Elliott introduces the book, and John Busbee wrote the foreword. Autographed copies are available at Art on State in Guthrie Center, the Urbandale Machine Shed Restaurant, and Beaverdale Books in Des Moines (shipping offered, 515-279-5400). Paperback, hardback and ebook are carried by Amazon.com.
Learn more at www.joynealkidney.com.
