The Golly Sisters

 Beloved book from my childhood. 

Sisterhood. Humour.

Those are the words that come to mind when I think of The Golly Sisters easy reader books. There are 3 books about the Golly Sisters, as far as I know. When I was little I would check out the read aloud cassette tapes and the books from the library. I loved the Golly Sisters. I thought they were hilarious! May-May and Rose act in such a realistic sisterly fashion. They can be hopping mad at each other one minute and be friends the next minute. They know each other so well and can play to each other's strengths and also push each other's buttons, as the mood suits. 

I still love the Golly Sisters. I have one of those books now, thanks to my mom. Last time we were visiting my mom I saw this book on her shelf. I was so excited! I read it aloud to myself. I think my grandma listened to me but she may have been more interested in watching me enjoying myself than she was interested in the story. I always read aloud in a very animated way, and with this book I mimick the style of the lady who read the books on cassette tape so many years ago. She made the Golly Sisters' voices kind of obnoxious and not very much in a way that I'd expect to be endearing. But, it works, at least it works for me. Perhaps because sisters can be annoying and pushy. Perhaps because I can be the annoying, pushy sister. Perhaps because I can be the annoying, pushy sister is why I think The Golly Sisters are funny and not revolting. Perhaps because I am the annoying, pushy sister is the reason why I ended up with this book. This possibility is just dawning on me.....

 I asked my mom where she found the book and let her know that I loved the book. In the back of mind I was thinking perhaps she would see my joy and give me the book. I don't think my mom knew that I was thinking this, but I bet my sister knew it. Sisters just know each other's thoughts and motives in an uncanny way. Exactly like May-May and Rose. That's what makes the Golly Sisters so great, they are so relatable. And now we have come full circle!

(Yes, my mom gave me the book, and I didn't even have to ask, but I did say thank you.)