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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4820 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
4820 Posts |
 Posted - Aug 06 2025 : 1:49:24 PM
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I found this nonfiction book to be very informative and it gives a fair factual picture of the American prairie. I hope you can find it at your libraries, it is a new release.
Dawn in IL
. "Let us live like flowers—wild and beautiful and drenched in sun." Ellen Everett |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
7257 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
7257 Posts |
Posted - Aug 06 2025 : 2:08:55 PM
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Sounds good Dawn, I will get it after I finish reading The Saints of Shallow Hill by Donna Everhart.
A fabulous historical fiction novel set during the Great Depression in the turpentine camps of North Carolina and Georgia.
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4820 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
4820 Posts |
Posted - Aug 06 2025 : 2:27:58 PM
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You're welcome Debbie. The book you're reading sounds very interesting. I enjoy reading historical fiction quite a bit.
Dawn in IL
. "Let us live like flowers—wild and beautiful and drenched in sun." Ellen Everett |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7791 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7791 Posts |
Posted - Aug 06 2025 : 5:14:18 PM
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I have been on a Freida McFadden reading spree. I have read The Tenant, Ward D, and The Housemaid. I am currently reading The Housemaid's Secret. All really good books if you like psychological thrillers.
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6780 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6780 Posts |
Posted - Aug 11 2025 : 07:46:11 AM
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I have been reading about American history from 1900-1950s all year long. But recently l found this book titled " The Uncertainty of Everyday Life 1915-1945" in America by Harvey Green. It was both fascinating and informative about how our Nation faced many trials and tribulation with a major crippling Great Depression and two World Wars. Most of us were born after WWII and have experienced a long run of better economics with higher wages and affordable housing and medical availability. The effects of all the big three disruptions I mentioned had a huge impact on the lives of middle and low class people for generations. We have come a long way but we have more issues to work on as world populations have grown and climate changes are challenging everyone. I recommend this to anyone who wants to know more about how we got to where we are here and how life was for our Grandparents and Great grandparents.
I bet you might feel the same amazement as me about what was happening all those years when parents were raising families.
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
FGOTM- October 2018 |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17384 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17384 Posts |
Posted - Aug 11 2025 : 2:11:40 PM
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Just finished "To Kill a Mockingbird"...
All I can say is,, WOWZERS! One would think times and Society have changed,, but sadly, not much! :>(
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7791 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7791 Posts |
Posted - Aug 11 2025 : 5:17:39 PM
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Grace, I read that book many many years ago. I will have to read this one again.
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
3448 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
3448 Posts |
Posted - Aug 12 2025 : 1:45:55 PM
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That sounds like a great read, Winnie. I'll have to look into finding it.
I've heard of that one, Grace but I don't think I've ever read it.
~Heather
“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17384 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17384 Posts |
Posted - Aug 16 2025 : 10:06:02 AM
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I forgot to mention, given the book is/was written the early 1960’s depicting the 1940’s the language can be a bit offensive …
But considering the ‘Jim Crow’ era,, there was ( not excusable) a different mindset in certain societies/communities..
And while I would like to think we have progressed,, just 40 miles down the road, there still exists ,, that antiquated mindset.
:>(
Again, a very good read about mindsets in society, but very offensive-derogatory language.
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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