Addie of the Flint Hills: A Prairie Child During the Depression (1915-1935)
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| Rating | : | 4.44 (618 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1602801231 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-09-22 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
She shares the day-to-day unfolding of her life and the life of her family as they deal with the turbulent US economy of the 1920s and 1930s. Praise for ADDIE OF THE FLINT HILLS "riveting it adds an important perspective to our present-day angst about the economy and our stressed environmentI was reminded of Willa Cather s poignant portraits of life on the evocative but unforgiving midwestern prairie. In a voice distinguished by intelligence and refinement she recounts a story of the Flint Hills as strong and as deep as the prairie grass. Like Willa Cather's My Antonia, She evokes the human drama set within an epic-scale landscape."-Denise Low, Poet Laureate of Kansas 2007-2
Wow, We Think We Have it Tough Today? No Way! Judith Katz From the moment I picked up this book I was hooked. Addie Sorace would be a remarkable lady at any age, butat 94! How in the world did she manage to recall not just her lifetime of events but the emotions behind them! Somehow, she did, and most generously shares these intimate moments with her readers. Her intergenerational story is captivating, and most vividly brings history to life. I especially loved her descriptions of small town life as one where "we didn't buy entertainment, we made it." In today's economic meltdown many people are trying to make that transition, but it sure is not e. The will of lives, the power of love Addie's acute memory of growth experience through 1920's was well presented by the beautiful flow of vivid descriptions. The challenges from country lives during the struggling era, the correspending thriving strength of the people, and yet the fun and love that manifests through the everyday living, makes the entire reading a wonderful time travel for the readers.The book serves a great reflection to the fundamental value of early American pioneer settlers. The emphasis of hard working and the passion of learning brought great impact to this family. One can't help but finding this book enl. I love this book! It gave me such a warm feeling. Pamela Ramirez Addie of the Flint Hills grabs you by the heart and takes you on a sentimental journey. Generously sharing her remarkably clear and honest recollections, the author takes you back to an earlier and certainly technologically simpler time. There is no 24/7 connectivity to TV, cell phones and other machines. But there is a 24/7 connectivity to the people in her family, her extended circles and t her community at large. Through her eyes we see what it was like to enjoy the warmth of those who cared for her. And also what it was like to endure the hardships and challenges of the Great Depression