As a result of the American families having to endure the Great Depression of the 1930âs followed, shortly thereafter, by World War II in the 1940âs, the American people pulled together, like never before, in loving their family, friends and, above all, their United States of America.
This book is about the Author growing up in the 1940âs, 50âs and 60âs in the small town of Alliance, Ohio. Alliance was written up in Ripleyâs Believe It Or Not âas the only city in the United States whoâs Main Street was Dead End at both ends.â It was a time that children were growing up learning to love their families, friends, natureâs outdoor, religion and good moral codes and the value of hard work.
This is a lighthearted reminiscence of the Authorâs life with, his sister, brother and their many friends during this most important time in American History. There are many silly tales of events in the Authorâs childhood and a few sad ones, that helped shape his approach to life.
This book includes some very influential sayings that offered moral guidance to a young boy. They were taught to him by the Bible, his father, Will Rogers (the cowboy philosopher of that time) and others, which sayings helped guide the Authorâs growing up into adulthood. Also, there are several stories, about how unbelievably small this world is at times, which will astound you.
By the end of this book, there will no doubt that growing up in America, at that time, was the greatest time and Greatest Country in which to grow up.
This book was initially written for the Authorâs 7 wonderful grandchildren and thus it can be read easily by youthful readers, as well as adults.