Just Another Square Dance Caller: Authorized Biography of Marshall Flippo

AWARD WINNING BOOK2021 Book Excellence Award Finalist2021 eLit Silver Award2021 New Mexico & Arizona Book Awards Finalist – 2 Categories: Biography Other & Nonfiction E-bookJust Another Square Dance Caller is a biography about the life of the late Marshall "Flip" Flippo; a legend in the world of square dance callers. Those who knew him best recognized him as a humble man who never stopped insisting that he was “just another square dance caller” who had been lucky enough to turn his passion into an over six-decade career. With chapter titles like Three More Ships & Baseball, Burma Shave Jingles, North and Then East, South, & Home for Christmas, Four Special "Once Mores," and Callers Flippo Called & Slept With, this biography will give readers an entertaining look at the long life and career of a man who gained his first big career break calling in a chicken coop.This story is truly a legacy to his body of work, humor, wisdom, and love of life.EDITORIAL REVIEWS:"This book is a wonderful trip through the life of one of the most famous square dance callers in the world. The stories are in Flippo’s own words, and include many of his experiences, friends, and travels. It is a great read about a very common, uncommon man." Jerry Junck"This is truly an unfiltered conversation between Larada, the author, and our beloved friend we called "Flip". We enjoyed the book's colorful insights into what shaped the unique character, mentor, and friend we all came to know and love." Mike & Lisa Seastrom"Such a GREAT book! Larada truly brings the spirit of Flip to the page. You'll laugh, then you'll cry and then you'll laugh some more. It will always be my honor to call him "Friend." To those of us who knew and loved him, he'll never be "just another square dance caller." Tony Oxendine"An intriguing portrait that should appeal to square dance aficionados." - Kirkus ReviewsJust Another Square Dance Caller is a beautifully written biography about the life of square dance caller, Marshall "Flip" Flippo. Author, Larada Horner-Miller, provides a detailed account of Flippo’s life, complete with pictures from different important moments and stories from other friends and colleagues. What makes this book truly stand out is the author’s writing style as the book has been written in a way that is both deeply personal and thoroughly captivating. Overall, this book is a must read for those interested in learning more about the world of square dancing and an interesting man who has made a great contribution to the area. Highly recommended! The Book Excellence AwardsBUY this book if you are a history lover, even if you don't square dance. Flippo's World War II stories will dazzle you! Read more