This is a memoir and a darned good one. You become part of a small town named New Auburn, WI as Mr. Perry invites you into his world and .... you want to come. He returns to the area of his childhood and expresses his love of the area in many ways. There are many wonderful tales of small town life and touching words by the author. The whole book is very good, but the last 3 chapters are the best: Oops - Penultimate- and Sarah. The last chapter is sad and winds the story up in a satisfying manner.