Search  for anything...
Majosta

The Bumpy Road: Farm Life in the Great Depression

  • Based on 560 reviews
Condition: New
Checking for the best price...
$11.99 Why this price?
Save $4.99 was $16.98

Buy Now, Pay Later

As low as $2 / mo
  • – 4-month term
  • – No impact on credit to apply
  • – Instant approval decision
  • – Secure and straightforward checkout

Ready to go? Add this product to your cart and select a plan during checkout.

Payment plans are offered through our trusted finance partners Klarna, Affirm, Afterpay, Zip, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. No-credit-needed leasing options through Acima may also be available at checkout.

Learn more about financing & leasing here.

Free shipping on this product

FREE 30-day refund/replacement

To qualify for a full refund, items must be returned in their original, unused condition. If an item is returned in a used, damaged, or materially different state, you may be granted a partial refund.

To initiate a return, please visit our Returns Center.

View our full returns policy here.

Availability: In Stock.
Fulfilled by Amazon
Arrives Tuesday, Sep 1
Order within 4 hours and 13 minutes
Available payment plans shown during checkout
Protection Plan Protect Your Purchase
Checking for protection plans...

Recently Viewed

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

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published


Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 9, 2020


Edition ‏ : ‎ Standard Edition


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 235 pages


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 14


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.6 ounces


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.59 x 9 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #337,272 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #9 in Midwest U.S. Biographies #15 in Agricultural Science History #81 in Rural Life Humor


Frequently asked questions

If you place your order now, the estimated arrival date for this product is: Tuesday, Sep 1

Yes, absolutely! You may return this product for a full refund within 30 days of receiving it.

To initiate a return, please visit our Returns Center.

View our full returns policy here.

  • Klarna Financing
  • Affirm Pay in 4
  • Affirm Financing
  • Afterpay Financing
  • Zip Pay in 4
  • Financing through Apple Pay
  • Financing through Google Pay
Leasing options through Acima may also be available during checkout.

Learn more about financing & leasing here.

Similar Products

Top Amazon Reviews

    • But it!
Format: Paperback
It was a great book. Very eye opening.
Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2026 by lynda neal
    • 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
    • Great content, style hampers the reading flow
Format: Paperback
Poorly written, poorly edited. Writing style does not allow for any reading flow at all. As a writer, I empathize, but this is important information that could be more informative without the need to often retrace to clarify meaning.
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2024 by Paul
    • An Excellent Step Back Into Depression Era History
Format: Kindle
My Mom was born in 1927 and grew up on a farm in Ohio. We just celebrated her 94th birthday. I told her about this book and think she will get a kick out of it. She is looking forward to reading it. She always told me that people living on farms during the Depression were always too busy living life to worry about how little money they had. They were actually quite wealthy in other ways, which this book explains very well. It was definitely a time when families were close and looked out for one another. Electricity wasn't available for most until almost the start of WW2. So no radio or TV to interfere with their lives. People had to talk to each other to find out was going on and to entertain themselves. Something we as a nation are sorely missing today. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and even got a few laughs out of it (e.g., I liked the idea about using the wringer on the washing machine to "pop" peas out of their pods. It worked so well they had to hang sheets up to catch the peas, otherwise they would shoot across the room.) I have recommended this book to several others and highly recommend it to all who like stories about farming and families in the early 20th century. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2021 by startup_eng1
    • Very descriptive and interesting read. Amazing how Americans used to live!
Format: Kindle
What an interesting story of American life. The author is someone who worked hard, was flexible and resourceful. These traits alone, not to mention his compassion and understanding and consideration of people is something we should all strive for. We need more people, fathers, husbands, sons, brothers, uncles... like he was! I could see why he is dearly missed. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2022 by Paula C. Orlacchio
    • Old times
Format: Kindle
I'm old enough to remember many of the things told about in this book. It was a hard life, lots of work. People on farms fared much better than most during the depression.
Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2023 by Kindle Customer

Can't find a product?

Find it on Amazon first, then paste the link below.
Checking for best price...