Thrift Store by Bebe Nicholson

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Sarah Ann

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March 20, 2015

I found this book at a laundromat in California while I was passing through the state. Its full title is actually Thrift Store: Shop, Cook, Laugh…But Don’t Call the Police. The book looks silly and goofy, which is why it caught my eye.

Thrift Store is a compilation of anecdotes and recipes from workers and volunteers for North Fulton Community Charities (NFCC) in Georgia. Each story is about a real experience that took place at a community thrift store—all of which are moderately entertaining if you frequently shop at thrift stores. Most of the stories are cute and wholesome, and provide a behind-the-scenes look at how non-profit thrift stores function.

The recipes scattered throughout this book are mostly basic and can be found on dozens of recipe websites. The stories aren’t hilarious in a belly-hurt kind of way, but they’re nice and wholesome. “Wholesome” seems to be the best word I can use to sum up Thrift Store.

If you’re hoping to pick up tips and tricks on how to navigate thrift stores and find great deals, this book won’t help you much. But its stories serve as a great reminder that things you may take for granted can make a world of difference to people in need. I’ve been there, and maybe you’ve been there, too.

Thrift Store is a good way to kill an hour if you want a happy read or pick-me-up. I wouldn’t recommend going out of your way to buy it. In any case, thank you Bebe Nicholson and NFCC for taking the time to share your inspiring stories with the rest of the world.

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