From Poverty to Glory: Growing Up in the Great Depression: A time for Faith and Family - Softcover

Thomas Sprague

9780976608363: From Poverty to Glory: Growing Up in the Great Depression: A time for Faith and Family

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0976608367 ISBN 13: 9780976608363

Publisher: White Feather Press, 2008

It was the 1930s during the height of the Great Depression and Tom Sprague was just a child growing up in rural Michigan. It was a bittersweet time characterized by breadlines, record unemployment, the rise of fascist regimes, and homeless families. But to this Michigan family, the harshness of the era was softened by hunting and fishing, chasing chickens, and playing in the mud. Most importantly, the family learned early that financial poverty could be turned into everlasting gold as long as they stuck together during hard times. In typical Earl Hamner like fashion, we are reminded of a more innocent time when God, family, and country were paramount to life and when any obstacle or trial could be overcome with hard work and dedication. Read the story of one family’s adventures and let yourself be reminded that money is nothing without faith in God and a loving home.

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About the Author:

Tom Sprague grew up during the Great Depression. In From Poverty to Glory, he discusses his experiences during this difficult time in American history.

Review:

From Poverty to Glory paints a warm picture of a time of familial strength and happiness in the midst of financial hardship. This engaging story of rural children growing up during the great depression takes them through frequently amusing but always compelling adventures where they learn that the love of God, family, and friends buys far more than dollars ever will. Here you ll find life lessons often forgotten but still needed in our fast-paced technological age. --Rex M. Rogers, Former President, Cornerstone University

Truly a light-hearted book on a serious subject, that reads like a modern-day Huckleberry Finn tale. --Joseph Aller - CPA, Former Publisher

Truly a light-hearted book on a serious subject, that reads like a modern-day Huckleberry Finn tale. --Joseph Aller - CPA, Former Publisher

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