Becky Lewellen Povich

* St. Louis' own, bestselling author, A.E. HOTCHNER, declared it was "Charming!" ~~~ * Becky Povich's memoir From Pigtails to Chin Hairs is a largely affectionate account of life's ups and downs from a writer who learned to find her voice -- and her bliss. --- TERI RIZVI, founder of the ERMA BOMBECK Writers' Workshop at the University of Dayton ~~~ * In Becky Povich's beguiling memoir, the title says it all: "From Pigtails to Chin Hairs: A Memoir and More." That alone caught my attention, leading me to explore the content between the two vintage designed covers of her memoir. Once inside, the journey became personal, as I'm sure it has for an ever-growing legion of fans. Povich serves her readers a delectable brew as she guides them through familiar waters, distilling the essence of her life into a complex elixir flavored with a diversity of flavorings. From humorous to poignant to self-effacing, the reader will find touchstone recollections which will, in turn, spark readers to wander through their own memories. I often found myself putting Povich's book down while I stopped in my cerebral rest stop to pursue my own past, and marvel at the similarities and differences. This is not a book through which one races - savor the nuances and differences, as one savors a multi-course banquet. Lacking any pretentious overtones, Povich has crafted another addition to the pantheon of alluring memoirs. Honest, revealing, conspiratorial, mirthful - readers will find their own labels as they enjoy their journey through "From Pigtails to Chin Hairs: A Memoir and More." Be sure to have your favorite comfort drink by your side - tea, coffee, lemonade - as this is as much a conversation with Becky Povich sharing her side of life, as it is a reminiscence oasis." ---- JOHN BUSBEE, writer and actor, also the producer and host of "The Culture Buzz" on KFMG 99.1 FM, Des Moines, Iowa ~~~ * If you wish to step back in time and enjoy memories of the period, this book is what you need. Take your time with it, though, because you don't want to read it fast. Each paragraph is a deja vu, a throwback to a simpler time. Povich captures smells, experiences, innovations, and the way parenting used to be. Food, travel, playing outside till dinner. There's so much rich material here you can't digest it at once. Enjoyable read. --- C. HOPE CLARK, author of Carolina Slade mysteries