My Folks' Depression Days: A Treasury

by Capper Press, Michele R. Webb (Editor)

A treasury of Great Depression stories shared by Capper's readers.

Genres: History, Nonfiction

127 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1993

Reviews

[Kate Singh · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just a simple and sweet collection of memoirs during the depression.

[Tommie Nicholas · Rating 4 out of 5]

A nice book of different people's stories about their life and times during the great depression. As is usual with this kind of book, the stories are about farm life during this trying time. I would love to read something that included what people in cities where experiences about their lives during this time.

[Julie Barrett · Rating 5 out of 5]

My Folks Depression Days
Always find it interesting to hear of how others survived when the stock market crashed.
This surrounds a family in Kansas, farmers and the crops are not producing as much as they have in the past.
Hand me downs are a thing that is common, not only do folks help one another, they help others.
Love egg skin bandages LOL Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without. Cloth sacks, a thing of the past most useful.
Loved hearing about the CCC, WPA, etc worked and think they may be the solution today. Get people to work and strengthen our infrastructure.
Love stories from all over the US during the hard times. Ah chilviaries! Think I would have done well during this time growing up.
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).

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[Sue · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lots of little stories about people in the depression Recipes too

"Live on what you earn, make the best of what you have, and save for the future."

[Lisa Percival · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting read! I am always fascinated by the ingenuity of those who struggled through those years.