Originally Posted by wildyard
Originally Posted by mommafank
As an avid reader of most anything, it is difficult to to pick one favorite. But there is no doubt I would have to say mine is John Steinbeck. His descriptions are so vivid that you can see the places and the characters. I am re-reading "The Grapes of Wrath" now. This is a good time to read or re-read this particular book as it really puts hard times into perspective!
I couldn't agree with you more! I have to add, this book is especially dear to me, as my family did that trek in 1944. Left the farm in Oklahoma, loaded up the car with grandma and the 5 kids and what little furniture they could tie on. We have photos taken during their travel across the country to California. There is one taken at Christmas where they are parked at a camp along this dry dusty road and have the saddest little Charlie Brown Christmas tree set up.
It always reminds me that even tho I may not have much money, I am definitely not poor.
Wow---would love to see some of those pics! Can you imagine being that brave? Now that I am older and reading the book I would love to read a historical acct of the trek and experience to see how much of his book rings true.