- SKU: 9781530011438
- BARCODE: 9781530011438
- VENDOR: BooksCloud
Country Boy, City Girl: Trials and Triumphs During the Great Depression - Paperback
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Description
by Van Holmgren (Illustrator), Teresa Holmgren (Author)
Inspired by real events, Country Boy, City Girl is the extraordinary story of two teenagers and their ferocious struggle through extreme circumstances in the historically trying time known as the Great Depression. Harley and Mable both have a goal to attend college but are challenged with difficulties and disasters. Family and friends, and in one instance, the encouragement of the most famous athlete of the 20th century, propel them to pursue a college degree and the brighter future it promises.Harley, who lives on a farm, and Mable, who lives in town, must prevail through personal and family tragedies. Adversity truly builds strength and determination.They hope for something better and are willing to do whatever it takes to achieve it. This compelling and inspirational book is a testament to the determination and ingenuity of two members of what is now known as "The Greatest Generation."
Author Biography
Teresa Holmgren refers to herself as "the happiest woman on the planet." She is a long-suffering left-handed retired teacher, has a tall blonde husband, and raised five fiercely creative children, two of whom are amateur pyromaniacs. She has arachibutyrophobia, which has nothing to do with spiders.
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