The Last of the Tearoom Ladies

Description

The Last of the Tearoom Ladies and Other Minnesota Tales is a collection of 44 articles that Peg Meier has written for the Star Tribune. They're about real Minnesota people. You'll find here everything from stories about children born in the 1980s to the true tales of the bones of a man living in Minnesota some 10,000 years ago.

You'll find the white-haried ladies who started a petition campaign to save their family tearoom. You'll meet a soft-hearted florist who gave away almost as many roses as she sold. You'll be introduced to a strong young couple in Willmar, Minn., whose children were afflicted with a rare genetic disorder. And a Minneapolis preacher who specialized in converting tough motorcyclists. And a St. Paul working woman who tried to be a super mom and instead was a depressed mom. And Minneapolis children who entertained a real princess at a tea party.

These good people have a common denominator--your heart will go out to them.

About the Author: Peg Meier, a longtime and award-winning reporter for the Minneapolis Star Tribune, is the author of Too Hot, Went to Lake: Seasonal Photos from Minnesota's Past and Bring Warm Clothes: Letters and Photos from Minnesota's Past.