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The Bumpy Road: Farm Life in the Great Depression

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At a glance

Condition
New
Dimensions
6 x 0.59 x 9 in
Weight
12.3 oz
Publisher
Independently published
Publication date
May 9, 2020
Edition
Standard Edition
Language
English

Description

Step back in time to the tiny farm community of Osage Bend, Missouri, circa 1930-1945…Part memoir, part how-to manual, The Bumpy Road paints a vivid picture of life on the farm during the Great Depression. The author, recounting stories from his boyhood, brings to life the everyday trials and tribulations of his family and neighbors as they struggle to survive under daunting economic conditions. The hard work they put in was a given (to them), and their solutions to everyday problems were ingenious by necessity. And yet, they still found time to socialize and make the church the center of their lives. These tenacious people always looked to the future with hope and determination, and that comes shining through in this book. Depression-era, yes, depressing, no!So, discover the many facets of running a farm, how chores were done, the importance of family, and the many things that tied the community together. Marvel at the strength and resourcefulness of these rural Missourians—and take some of that for yourself as we endure our own difficult times today.Bonus: Includes photos and illustrations of farm tools, implements, and household items from the era, many of which you can now only find in museums. Read more

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Publisher Independently published
Publication date May 9, 2020
Edition Standard Edition
Language English
Print length 235 pages
ISBN-13 14
Item Weight 12.3 ounces
Dimensions 6 x 0.59 x 9 inches

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Top Amazon Reviews


A step back in tin
While this book is not a literary masterpiece, it takes the reader back in time in a way that makes one appreciate what our ancestors endured to simply survive. It’s a warm, humerus and delight to read. It documents the significance and importance of family as well as the importance of community. There was hardship in “simpler times” but there was also a sense of purpose and gratification of working together for the greater good. Good read. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2026 by G-ma Jo

Fascinating Look at a Bygone Era
Format: Paperback
This was a very interesting read, especially if you grew up in the area where the story takes place, as I did. It was fascinating to read about the hardships faced by the author and his family during the Depression and the ways in which they got by.
Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2026 by Steve Brunk

collectors of miniature farm sets
Format: Kindle
i am a baby boomer and my brother and i received the deluxe Marx farm set and the Marx dollhouse with provincial furniture when we were little. i saved both sets. this book describes the farm implements to a T. i understand what each plow etc does and i can match the plow etc to my farm set. my parents were young in The Great Depression . My grandparents were young in the early 1900s In the late 1800s and the early 1900s before the time of engine tractors were used helps me understand how hard it was to plow a field with horses. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2020 by Amazon Customer

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Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2026 by Arizona girl

More about farming than The Great Depression.
A lesson about farming. Very basic story.
Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2026 by James C.Neely

Perfect for my 90 year old friend.
My 90 year old friend is in a rehab place recovering from a broken hip. She's otherwise is good health and was active so it's been hard for her to be "still." She grew up in Missouri as the author did and during not so different time. She particularly liked that she could "skip around" to read what seemed to be interesting. She commented that some of the stories sounded very familiar to those she might have also lived through. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2024 by LACAR

Good info
Excellent book
Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2026 by Barbara Lake

Such a heartwarming read!
Format: Kindle
This is a recently revived story of a good man’s life from the 1930’s up to the turn of the century. It was so beautifully done and told with an authentic charm that just brought me “back home”. The author/editor takes me back to so many memories from my earliest childhood. What resonated with me was the simplicity in the description of a complex life in difficult times. And the book reaffirms one’s faith in the American spirit. Enjoy this gem and take a rare honest peek into the generation that made this country so remarkable. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2023 by Amazon Customer
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