[quote=mommafank]
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!
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.
How I wish we had asked my mom to document that and to tell us more about it. From what I have heard tho, I think a lot of it is fairly factual. PM me your email and if I can find where the box is currently hiding, I will send you some of those pics when I get a chance. It might be a while, as I have a busy weekend coming up.
You know tho, I don't think it was a matter of being that brave. I think it was being that desperate to provide for your family and having hope for a better life somewhere else. My dad had a promise of a job in CA, with his cousin, once he got there.