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And Then There Were Twelve is a captivating series of short stories about a family of twelve children growing up on a rural Illinois farm. Each story gives an insightful look into the lives and events of Joe and Julia Cain's children. What makes this such an interesting read is that many people have contributed to this book therefore each story has a different voice and perspective. The book begins with the path taken by ancestors of this family on their journey from Ireland to Illinois. Then it merges into the stories of the twelve children and their perspective of growing up in this large family. Finally, a pandora's box of memories is opened from attending a one room school house, life without electricity, fruitcake evangelism, to many other humorous events. This book is a reflection back to earlier times for the older generation and a view into what life was like before modern technology for the younger generation. No matter how young or old you are this is a great book to read in a short amount of time.