This is a story about a young man who comes to maturity and wisdom during the Great Depression and WWII. It is a true account of a man growing up in a large, loving family, struggling for his own identity, and at the same time taking on tremendous responsibility at an early age; always putting his siblings and parents first.
It is an account of his own memories and his recollections of his elders' tales. It takes place during the 20's 30's and 40's, the time of, to paraphrase a popular book, the "Great Generation." It is a tale of courage, tenacity, strength and humour.
The reader...