Reviews
- Jeff (Sacramento, CA, USA)An incredible book. I was captured by this story within the first 3 pages! The author’s vivid descriptions of his survival (and ultimately, enrichment of self) through harsh, yet realistic, conditions provides the reader with an extremely personal view of what life was like for many children in California during this time. I highly recommend this book.
- 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 ...