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Praise for Tales from a Free-Range Childhood "From the photo on the cover...to the strings of hilarious and touching stories, Donald Davis takes us on a journey. This is not just his story, however, as a master storyteller, he not only tells you about himself, but also strikes familiar notes that reach into each listener’s memory bank." “[Davis’s] nostalgic tales are filled with the stuff of fondly remembered boyhood, from braces to broken bones, from enforced babysitting
to trips to the grandparents’ farm. There’s a little drama here but lots that is sweetly good-natured and often quite funny. Davis operates
in the tradition of the late Jean Shepard (A Christmas Story), though without Shepard’s occasional saltiness. Indeed, a bit more of
the acerbic would have been welcome, but it also would be inconsistent with the warm-hearted tone that works well for this homespun
raconteur.” “…a well-told true story is comfort food for the soul, and Davis’s book is nourishing.” “…Storyteller Davis conjures humorous tales from his boyhood, packaging them in memoir form. The author’s humor often takes on a grandfatherly tone—innocent and innocuous—allowing an older generation of readers to ease into a comfortable nostalgia…” “To hear Donald Davis tell these stories is a delight. To read these stories is an adventure. You are transported not only to his childhood
but to yours as well. Each story sparks memories. Donald is a master of finding the story and humor in everyday life and taking you along
for a joyful ride.” “Every time Donald Davis shares a story, he creates a miracle—a miracle of laughter, pure joy, and love.” “’Is Donald Davis coming?’ is the question I’m asked most frequently about the Timpanogos Storytelling Festival. This collection of stories
will show you why.” “As I read Donald’s stories, his family, neighbors, and hometown felt authentic and genuine. I found myself reliving my own memories
through the ups and downs, the laughter, the tears, and the childhood drama of everyday life. This is a must-read if you want to take a
journey through childhood.”
In the News Tales from a Free-Range Childhood is a 2011 Spring Okra Pick Donald Davis interviewed by La Grange News in Georgia while in town for the Azalea Storytelling Festival, Feb. 28, 2011.
Previous Praise "I could have listened all morning to Donald Davis . . . his stories often left listeners limp with laughter at the same time they struggled with a lump in the throat."
Awards National Storytelling Network's Lifetime Achievement Award
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