Reviews
- Dan Roche (Exeter, CA USA)Teachers looking for migrant biographies will find this book an excellent resource. Ron Hughart writes in a comfortable “talkative” style. He makes the reader ponder his own life and how events shape the way one sees the world. The reader may also wince a time or two pondering the lasting effects of childhood labels like “sissy,” “sickly” or “retarded.” The book is a unique mixture of sad and happy moments. But it is mainly a story of how the human ...
- Gin Paim (Tulare California)I am very glad we had your book as a mandatory reading in my English 1 class. Not only was it interesting, but it intrigued me in my own families history. I am also a descendent of Okies, my grandparents came from Oklahoma. It made me a little more aware of the trials and tribulations of the journey. I am very glad my ancestors took the journey to California. It was very interesting to read about your story and life ...