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Nicely done (Reply to this comment)
by pestyside,  in Books
What I enjoy best about this book is the author’s sense of optimism and pride. She doesn’t speak of the Great Depression as a time of economic difficulties and strife, but rather as a time when she and her extended family worked as a cohesive team: an organized unit fully trained and ready to tackle any obstacle that stood in the way of survival.
My parents speak often the extended family, a unit that stayed with me well into adolescence thanks to everyone's efforts. This sounds like a book my parents would enjoy. Thanks.
Patsy
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Aug 29 '07
10:51 am PDT
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hey there Bryan... (Reply to this comment)
by sleeper54,  in Books
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Like Letta, this one would seem to have a personal connection for me.
My father and his brother were Depression-era kids/young men and their family also seemed to 'get by' quite alright.
With the coming of WWII my father left the farm to see the world courtesy of Uncle Sam. After 'the War' he became a city-boy, part of that 'scattering so many' that Alex mentioned.
Anyway . . .very nicely done.
...tom...
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Aug 27 '07
6:12 pm PDT
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Yes, Bryan: (Reply to this comment)
by macresarf1
While the Great Depression ruined millions, the families who managed to hang together had the resilience of an older America to sustain them. It was WWII and our quiet move toward empire after the War which scattered so many and permanently changed the nature of the American family.
I don't think many people now can imagine how few amenities there were for ordinary people before the War, especially in the hinterlands -- poor water, no indoor plumbing, large areas without electric light, etc.
Good work, as always.
Alex
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Aug 27 '07
12:01 pm PDT
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What an interesting pick 'n post, Bryan (Reply to this comment)
by NFP
A very different take on The Depression, and one I will seek out. Thanks for the lead. Lots of lessons to be learned there.
cheers, nick
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Aug 27 '07
8:44 am PDT
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I must check this out (Reply to this comment)
by grandgram
My experience of that time was the same although on a Nebraska farm. After living in Iowa for many years this book would be entertaining as how it was back in those days. These people are survivors.
Thanks for a great review.
Letta
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Aug 27 '07
5:29 am PDT
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