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Historical fiction - 1930's The Great Depression and The Dust Bowl, no rain for 4 or more years in the states from Texas to Nebraska. Families forced to move west to CA with nothing - they were starved and dirty, they were treated badly by most in CA. Unions were beginning to form then to fight for a living wage. They story follows the life of a girl named Elsa - her human spirit rose up and ended alive and ...... well read the book and tell eBay what you think!
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learned a lot about dustbowl. was best part of the story..the "exodus" to california and ensuing union battles not so much interest to me. almost 2 separate stories w/in one book. i would have preferred more about the people who didn't flee but stayed to "fight the fight. characters so, so..the big story was the dust bowl itself. the cataclysmic natural event. my rating B+.
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This author is amazing. I love this book. It is a story about the Dust Bowl era in Texas and the exit from Texas to California. It is heart wrenching at times. Really makes one realize what hardships these people went through. Would recommend this book very highly.
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This is probably one of the best novels about the 1930s in the us. Kristin Hannah is a good writer who creates characters with depth. The story line is layered and moves along. I was happy to find a used copy available for a reasonable price. It is a gift for my 85 year old mother
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Kristin Hannah is one of my favorite authors and this book did not disappoint. Very informative about what life was like for these people at this time. Highly recommended.
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