Mama’s Bank Account

Mama’s Bank Account

Mama’s Bank Account is a true story, set as a series of reminiscences, about a Norwegian immigrant family living in San Francisco in the early 1900s. The stories center around the author’s mother, “Mama”. Kathryn Forbes does a marvelous job of revealing “Mama’s” character through favorite family stories with plenty of good humor.

Mama is shrewd yet completely selfless. She has a wonderful grasp of human nature and sees the good in everyone. Quiet yet stubborn, Mama knows how to get things done in spite of insurmountable odds! Looking through Mama’s eyes at the interesting characters that come into her life is an experience in itself. This is an encouraging book about a remarkable woman who sees life’s possibilities in unique ways.

• About the author: Kathryn McLean (best known by her pen name Kathryn Forbes) was an American writer and memoirist. Her grandmother emigrated to California from Norway in the late 19th century.