In this collection of heartwarming and hilarious stories of childhood, and poignant and humorous essays and poetry, Louise Mitchell Palmer provides the fortunate reader with a unique glimpse into both her personal, and America's, past. From tales of growing up in a rural, close-knit Utah town, to her passions in later life, Louise Palmer describes all in rich, vivid detail and in a voice that is at once fresh and familiar. Part memoir, part musings, "Your Mother Was a Person" reminds the reader of the joy, tears and above all humanity that enrich life at any age. For Readers Group guides and discussion questions, as well as additional information about the author, please visit: www.YourMotherWasAPerson.com