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Day after day, Gertie faces one disappointment after another. But yet, Reuben has found his freedom. In Kentucky.

Such an American novel as Gertrude Nevels always thinks of money to obtain her own land, her bit of Paradise on Earth. And what American is not concerned about the dwindling of resources, whether it be economic, physical, social, or spiritual?

Through the first three chapters, this novel about Gertie struggling to manage her family, her relations, and her meager resources shows the resilence and fortitude of a WWII mother. Style and characterization is quite good.

Through he first three chapters, this novel about Gertie struggling to manage her family, her relations, and her meager resources shows the resilence and fortitude of a WWII mother. Style and characterization is quite good.