The Way I Came to See Things

Life Lessons from Growing Up During the ‘40s & ‘50s - A Memoir

De: Barbara Jean Wilkinson Stinson

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

We all have our stories. This one is mine.

Born in 1935 in rural Louisiana, Barbara Jean Wilkinson Stinson grew up during the Great Depression and came of age in the 1940s and ’50s—a time when faith, family, and hard work shaped both character and community. In The Way I Came
to See Things, she reflects on nine decades of lessons learned, from her childhood in the small town of Gilliam to her career, marriage, and lifelong commitment to kindness and service.

Told with warmth, humor, and honesty, this memoir captures what it meant to grow up when neighbors looked out for one another, when a handshake meant something, and when gratitude was found in simple blessings.

Now, at 90 years old, Barbara looks back on a life defined not by fame or fortune but by purpose, perseverance, and grace. Her story reminds readers that while the world changes, the values that matter most—faith, humility, and compassion—never go out of style.

A heartfelt reflection on a life well-lived and the timeless virtues that built a generation.