Memories of the Great Depression: A Time Forgotten
John Donald O'SheaPaperback 2021-10-05
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:"I can't remember a text describing living during the Great Depression as well as your stories do." Tom Sunderbruch, 40-year Educator - U.S. History teacher.
"Folks Were - 'Depression-Tough.'... Life was what it was. They did not complain. You helped others; they helped you. ... When times were good you shared. You truly appreciated whatever you had. ... Nothing was wasted - recycling in its truest form. ... Believe reading this book would benefit all adults and children alike, showing them the true meaning of living in "tough times"! Marge Collins - Human Resources Analyst. Argonne Nat Lab.Ret'd
"Your book is great. ... It is a book for all generations." Bill Dailey - Attorney
"My own grandson just graduated from grade school. He knows little or nothing about life during the Great Depression. It seems that did not teach that in History class. ... Your book should be mandatory reading for all 8th grade kids so they know what happened in the 30's" Thomas Longeway - CEO Classic Sunglasses, LLC, Ret'd.
"Compiling and fascinating first-hand accounts from 30 everyday people who lived through arguably the most challenging times in our country's history - the Depression Years of 1929-1941. Their recollections are anything but commonplace." Martin E. Conway - Circuit Judge, Retired
"This was a proud generation. If you were out-of-work, the day was spent knocking on doors of potential employers. Accepting government assistance was viewed by many to be the last resort-fearful of a stigma that a free handout would be considered a badge of failure.
"It was a time when strong family units that were determined to care for their own. ... When a family lost everything ... an aunt, uncle or cousin would always somehow make room. These were sharing people always ready to assist a neighbor in need.
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Publisher Description
:"I can't remember a text describing living during the Great Depression as well as your stories do." Tom Sunderbruch, 40-year Educator - U.S. History teacher.
"Folks Were - 'Depression-Tough.'... Life was what it was. They did not complain. You helped others; they helped you. ... When times were good you shared. You truly appreciated whatever you had. ... Nothing was wasted - recycling in its truest form. ... Believe reading this book would benefit all adults and children alike, showing them the true meaning of living in "tough times"! Marge Collins - Human Resources Analyst. Argonne Nat Lab.Ret'd
"Your book is great. ... It is a book for all generations." Bill Dailey - Attorney
"My own grandson just graduated from grade school. He knows little or nothing about life during the Great Depression. It seems that did not teach that in History class. ... Your book should be mandatory reading for all 8th grade kids so they know what happened in the 30's" Thomas Longeway - CEO Classic Sunglasses, LLC, Ret'd.
"Compiling and fascinating first-hand accounts from 30 everyday people who lived through arguably the most challenging times in our country's history - the Depression Years of 1929-1941. Their recollections are anything but commonplace." Martin E. Conway - Circuit Judge, Retired
"This was a proud generation. If you were out-of-work, the day was spent knocking on doors of potential employers. Accepting government assistance was viewed by many to be the last resort-fearful of a stigma that a free handout would be considered a badge of failure.
"It was a time when strong family units that were determined to care for their own. ... When a family lost everything ... an aunt, uncle or cousin would always somehow make room. These were sharing people always ready to assist a neighbor in need.