Reviews
What people are saying
about "Nutterville"
"We loved Nutterville! My Dad read it (he's 84)...and really liked your descriptions of the barn. He thought you captured it like he remembered. He said "she writes a simple story and it just draws you in." Mom's reading it now too. Now I have to read Come Kitty."
Jean Mattice
North Pole Alaska, USA, on "Nutterville"
"you paint a great picture and bring us to your world. thank you."
Michael Conant
Illinois, USA, on "Nutterville"
"You portrayed "Nutterville" as a little town full of adventures: the swamp, the church, the one-room schoolhouse, all as a little girl. Thank you for the memories."
Paul S.B.
Menomonee, WI
"Faye's story is captivating and inspiring. Her personal experiences and heart-gripping insights of her sibling's condition gives affirmation and courage to others like her who live with their sibling's disability."
Harriet Redman
Fox Valley (Wisconsin) Sibling Support Network, on "Nutterville"
"This is a must read. I wasn't sure what to expect with this newly published author, but was pleasantly surprised. The book is easy to read and takes me back in many ways to my own childhood growing up in a small town in WI. ;"
"I enjoyed the stories and memories as I had a picture in my head of what was happening in the stories. When I reflected upon the entertaining stories of childhood, I realized how much the mental illness of Faye's sister affected the entire family. I had an empathy that ran deep in my veins with this young girl that made her own way through her lonely ventures.;"
"She focused on smells of her surroundings and that is something I can relate to as I do this myself and hadn't thought much of it until reading this book. I believe Faye was born with a free and positive spirit that is exuded in this book. Her love for her sister, despite the mental illness, is vast and it is apparent in this book. I did not get any sense of bitterness but that of love and search for hope. I also enjoyed the wonderful pictures in the book. It was nice to have faces to go along with the stories.;"
"I highly recommend this book to everyone whether you have experienced mental illness in your family or not.;"
Harper Lee
Unsolicited review from the Amazon Book site, on "Nutterville"
"Your book is utterly, incredibly beautiful. You pull together all the parts of your life that make the book, a book! A unified work or a symphony or a storybook…the book’s simplicity and easy reading draw all readers into it. It is spellbinding. It all flows out…like maple syrup or butter…and holds it all together…"
Thomas K.
Wausau, WI
"Nutterville is a much needed story about the devastating effects of mental illness on a family. Because this was once a taboo subject, few books deal with how mental illness can affect the family and the community as a whole."
"The author, Faye Kufahl, takes a brave look at her childhood growing up in Nutterville, Wisconsin during the 50s. When her older sister is diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, Faye's childhood takes a dark turn from her earlier idyllic world. "
"Even so, this journey would lead Faye into becoming a professional social worker. She would also eventually champion for the rights of those suffering with mental health problems, among other disabilities."
"In spite of the painful memories, Nutterville is a memoir filled with triumph, hope, and wonder. This story is one that can help families who are undergoing the challenges associated with having a family member with a mental illness."
Maxine E. Thompson
Los Angeles CA, USA on "Nutterville"
