Reviews
- Earnest C. Imbach (Visalia, CA)Many other books I’ve read authentically reflect what dust bowl people had to endure to survive and maintain “hope.” Ron Hughart’s book is more of an autobiography where he shares many similar stories, but at a later date – one or two generations removed. It amazes me that someone the age of my own children experienced the “Grapes of Wrath” way of life – just trying to survive by constantly moving on from one migrant camp to the next. Hoping, looking ...
- Terry Goeckner (Downey, CA)I had the pleasure of meeting Ron Hughart before ever knowing he was an author. This provided me a truly different perspective when reading this book. It was a pleasure reading about Ron’s childhood, coming of age, and life experiences from a different generation than my own. The book describes in simple terms Ron’s daily struggle with hunger, work, school, girls, and the natural elements around him. There are many of “Life’s Lessons” to be learned through this author’s own ...