Loved reading and will love re-reading this book about the life of a teen in the fifties because I was there, too! Fran's delightful discriptions and recollections took me right back "there" to the cafes, classes, cars, and "clutching", and brought back a ton of memories, good and bad! For anyone who has been thru that shakey post-depression era, you will relate to Fran's fears, uncertaincies, needs, and trusting nature. It was the best of times for the carefree life of most teens: going to games, dances, good movies, fun clothes, and little crime. But Fran's life takes you past that facade to the real down-and-dirty life that went on for those who looked for it! And Fran not only looked, she found it!! She put herself thru hell but seemed to enjoy it! You'll laugh and cry with her and it may seem like a wild story, but it is true and she really lived it all. I will read it again, just for the fun of returning to "those" days! Thanks, Fran!