What readers are saying about Never, Never, Hardly Ever
“At its heart, Never, Never, Hardly Ever is about characters. Central to the book, of course, are the wildly engaging mother/boss Frankie and her magnificently intrepid daughter/worker bee/ author Kelly. But as the stories unfold, we meet and get to know so many others who cross paths with the dynamic duo. These characters – customers, suppliers, friends, family members and future family members – range from the loving and devoted to the eccentric and curmudgeonly. Kelly describes them with such humor and heart. They add color and richness to the telling of each tale. I appreciated that Kelly arranged the book in a series of short chapters. The adventures of Kelly and Frankie play out in precious morsels, allowing the reader to savor each one like episodes of a beloved TV show. I loved every page.” – Mo L
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“This book is sweet and funny … I was worried I might be lost as I know nothing about Asian antiques, but at heart this book is about their adventures in the shop and traveling abroad, plus their relationships with each other, customers/friends, family members, etc. … I was also intrigued by some of the details of life in the 80s and 90s that I’d forgotten.” – Anonymous
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“What a relaxing and fun book! I didn’t have to dig deep to think about this story yet I was surprised at the little details that made me shake my head thinking, oh yeah, it was like that! Lots of laughs, relatable relationships and the memorable sweet and type-A Francine, holding a gin and tonic in her hand, was all of my childhood friends’ mothers rolled into one.
The author is a great story teller with a sense of the absurd. Highly recommend this book!”
-Bruce W.
Grab a cuppa, snuggle up and enjoy a trip down memory lane with Kelly as she takes you through the years she worked along side her mom, Frankie at FROG – Frankie’s Asian Antique shop in Vancouver during the 80s.
– Carrie I
Wow. Can it really be 12 years ago that this photo was taken? I am sitting here stunned. Tuesday, September 4th, 2001. I remember the day clearly. Even though
What? Oh just a brief look back at the time 88 year old Grandma treats us to Drag Show. Me and my 15 year old son. Oh Yes. Just Typikel.
How Many? Two. Just Two More Days … Are You Ready? If not, I’ve got a fantastic, last minute costume idea that won’t cost you an arm or a leg.
What slams you sideways, knocks you over and jolts you upright? This does it for me. Just typikel. https://www.kellylmckenzie.com/life-lessons-o…-the-classroom/
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Kelly McKenzie worked at her mother’s Vancouver Asian antique store for over a decade. After struggling to make her first sale, she went on to become her mother’s dependable right-hand gal, picking up bookkeeping skills, marathon running and a husband along the way.
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