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Every time a bell rings: The wonderful life of Karolyn Grimes
247 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1996
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About the author
Clay Eals
6 books2 followersClay Eals is the author of "Steve Goodman: Facing the Music" (ECW Press, ISBN 978-1-55022-732-1).
"Steve Goodman: Facing the Music" is an 800-page, 575-photo biography of the singer/songwriter best known for "City of New Orleans," "You Never Even Call Me by My Name," "Banana Republics" and "A Dying Cub Fan's Last Request." In 1984 at age 36, Goodman died of leukemia, leaving a potent legacy of music and musical collaboration.
The book comes with an 18-track CD of songs written and performed by other artists in tribute to Goodman.
Eals lives in Seattle, Washington, and has devoted his adult life to writing and publications. He worked 15 years as an editor, reporter and photographer for four Pacific Northwest newspapers, two years as a journalism teacher and 13 years as a curriculum writer and publications editor for Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.
He is doing research for a biography of the namesake of baseballs Hutch Award, Fred Hutchinson, who was named Seattles Athlete of the 20th Century.
His volunteer work has included community history projects, such as leading the preservation of a 1942 movie theater, on behalf of the Southwest Seattle Historical Society and playing Santa for the American Heart Association.
Clay, 56, is married to former journalist Meg Eals. His daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter Karey, Jesse and Ronia Emma Bacon live in Chicago.
Other books by Clay Eals
* Author and designer of the biography Every Time a Bell Rings: The Wonderful Life of Karolyn Grimes, 1996, Pastime Press, Seattle, Washington, USA, 248 pages, ISBN 0-9654984-2-5.
* Editor, project manager and contributor, West Side Story, the history of West Seattle and White Center, Washington, 1987, Robinson Newspapers, Seattle, Washington, USA, 288 pages.
* Designer and contributor, Rain Check: Baseball in the Pacific Northwest, edited by Mark Armour, photos from the David Eskenazi Collection,
2006, Society for American Baseball Research, Cleveland, Ohio, USA, 128 pages, ISBN 1-933599-02-2.
Here is how to contact Clay Eals:
Clay Eals
1728 California Ave. S.W. #301
Seattle, WA 98116-1958
(206) 935-7515 (home)
(206) 484-8008 (cell)
ceals@comcast.net
http://www.clayeals.com"
"Steve Goodman: Facing the Music" is an 800-page, 575-photo biography of the singer/songwriter best known for "City of New Orleans," "You Never Even Call Me by My Name," "Banana Republics" and "A Dying Cub Fan's Last Request." In 1984 at age 36, Goodman died of leukemia, leaving a potent legacy of music and musical collaboration.
The book comes with an 18-track CD of songs written and performed by other artists in tribute to Goodman.
Eals lives in Seattle, Washington, and has devoted his adult life to writing and publications. He worked 15 years as an editor, reporter and photographer for four Pacific Northwest newspapers, two years as a journalism teacher and 13 years as a curriculum writer and publications editor for Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.
He is doing research for a biography of the namesake of baseballs Hutch Award, Fred Hutchinson, who was named Seattles Athlete of the 20th Century.
His volunteer work has included community history projects, such as leading the preservation of a 1942 movie theater, on behalf of the Southwest Seattle Historical Society and playing Santa for the American Heart Association.
Clay, 56, is married to former journalist Meg Eals. His daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter Karey, Jesse and Ronia Emma Bacon live in Chicago.
Other books by Clay Eals
* Author and designer of the biography Every Time a Bell Rings: The Wonderful Life of Karolyn Grimes, 1996, Pastime Press, Seattle, Washington, USA, 248 pages, ISBN 0-9654984-2-5.
* Editor, project manager and contributor, West Side Story, the history of West Seattle and White Center, Washington, 1987, Robinson Newspapers, Seattle, Washington, USA, 288 pages.
* Designer and contributor, Rain Check: Baseball in the Pacific Northwest, edited by Mark Armour, photos from the David Eskenazi Collection,
2006, Society for American Baseball Research, Cleveland, Ohio, USA, 128 pages, ISBN 1-933599-02-2.
Here is how to contact Clay Eals:
Clay Eals
1728 California Ave. S.W. #301
Seattle, WA 98116-1958
(206) 935-7515 (home)
(206) 484-8008 (cell)
ceals@comcast.net
http://www.clayeals.com"
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December 5, 2025
3.5 stars rounded up to 4
A very thorough biography of Karolyn Grimes, the woman who played Zuzu in It’s a Wonderful Life. It is a fun read for fans of the movie, but may not appeal to people not interested in that movie or of Hollywood history. Grimes had a very challenging childhood, and her story is compelling.
A very thorough biography of Karolyn Grimes, the woman who played Zuzu in It’s a Wonderful Life. It is a fun read for fans of the movie, but may not appeal to people not interested in that movie or of Hollywood history. Grimes had a very challenging childhood, and her story is compelling.
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