Seams Unlikely is the autobiography of Nancy Zieman who is well known for her Sewing with Nancy television series.  Zieman demonstrates great tact and restraint while sharing many of personal and sensitive feelings.

The book is well done because the author shares not only her story, but some of the day to day details of her life on the farm.  As an added bonus, Zieman includes a few recipes. She offers insights into the challenges she faced and continues to face as a result of a permanent health challenge. 

It is an enjoyable book because the sharing by Nancy Zieman is very honest, and yet she did not turn her life into a soap opera or made for television drama.  She speaks honestly about some offensive or disturbing behaviors she has experienced with her fans and she also shares some positive moments.

Prior to reading this book, I had never watched even one episode of Sewing with Nancy, but this book was a great read all the same.  Nancy’s sense of humor and her personality are well portrayed in the text and it almost seems as if she is sitting on your back porch chatting over a glass of ice cold lemonade.  Readers will find hope and inspiration from the things Zieman has overcome.  It is a pleasure to read about a person who still values what many are coming to call old fashion values.  Pick this book up and enjoy the journey.

Content Analysis:

Profanity/Language:  None

Violence/Gore:  Mention of a person committing suicide, no details.

Sex/Nudity:  None

Mature Subject Matter:

Suicide, chronic ailments.

Alcohol / Drug Use:

Mention of college students consuming beer; adults consume alcohol at social functions; author mentions others using drugs, but people in the book did not; a person is an alcoholic.