Shadow of the Great Depression

The Depression of 1929-1939 was the greatest depression the Industrialized world has ever experienced. Those of us who grew up in it’s shadow were constantly reminded of it’s affect on peoples lives. These memoirs attempt to describe the impact as experienced by a young boy growing to manhood. The author describes the trials and tribulations of his family and friends during the War. The poverty of poor but proud farmers in that time period and the honest ends that enterprising youngsters would go to in order to get the money they needed to buy small item they desired.