Dandelion Child

by Margaret Allyn Greene Best

Margaret Best is a dandelion child. Her book focuses on memories of growing up as an army brat during the Cold War Era (1947-1969) and how the principles she learned shaped her life. The book is appropriate for teen to adult audiences interested in
learning about children of the military. All dandelion children will enjoy this book as they remember their storied pasts. A
special section explains how the reader can help today’s military children.

About the Author

Margaret Best was born in Peekskill, New York. As an army brat, she lived in ten different states or countries, graduated high school in Germany, and college in Louisiana. She married and continued a nomadic life in 12 different locations including four continents, six countries, three children, and one teaching career.

Margaret has written creative nonfiction since she was in high school. Her first published book titled Unsung Hero is a memoir-biography-tribute to her father. It won second place in the RPLA writing contest in Florida.

Her second published book is a personal memoir titled Dandelion Child: A Soldier’s Daughter. Margaret believes everyone has a story that needs to be told. To this truth, she has created a company called Peggy Best Memoirs.

Margaret "Peggy" Best