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Hard Times in the Country
- Memoir of the 1930s Great Depression
- By: Clement T. "Bud" Mertens
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 6 hrs and 10 mins
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A first-hand account of farm life in the 1930s As a teenager during the Great Depression, Bud faces many hardships and family tragedies. With only an 8th grade education, he works hard to help his family put food on the table and stay together. When farmers are earning only 8 cents for a bushel of wheat, the family does whatever it takes to survive. Supporting each other through tough times, Bud and his family demonstrate a can-do attitude and pride in what they can accomplish. The only way to get by is through their strong work ethic and frugal ways. Even after losing their home, they ...
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Hard Times in the Country
- Memoir of the 1930s Great Depression
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 6 hrs and 10 mins
- Release date: 03-11-24
- Language: English
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Back to the Country
- Memoir of a 1950s Farmer
- By: Clement T. "Bud" Mertens
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 6 hrs and 2 mins
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Take a look at farm life in the 1950s After getting out of the Army in 1945, Bud Mertens embarks on his new life as a civilian. He finds love, attempts various career paths, and finally settles on farming—a life he was born into. Follow Bud and his wife Ida as they struggle to raise their family and try to make a success of farming. Despite many setbacks, they achieve more than they ever hoped they could. Humorous and heartwarming, you’ll laugh and cry along with Bud as he faces new challenges almost daily. Armed with only an 8th grade education, Bud not only survives, he thrives, ...
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Back to the Country
- Memoir of a 1950s Farmer
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 6 hrs and 2 mins
- Release date: 02-26-24
- Language: English
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Serving My Country
- Memoir of a 1940s Stateside Soldier
- By: Clement T. "Bud" Mertens
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 3 hrs and 51 mins
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A country boy joins the army in 1942… A natural storyteller, Bud shares tales of his experiences in the Army Air Corps during World War II. From receiving his draft notice to enduring boot camp to serving as a cook and mess steward, Bud recounts the drudgery and absurdity of life in the army. Although Bud never sees combat, he puts his civilian life on hold to serve his country. During his service in California, first at Hammer Field then Lemoore Field, he always tries to do his best with his can-do attitude and determination to succeed. From loading garbage to escorting military ...
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Serving My Country
- Memoir of a 1940s Stateside Soldier
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 3 hrs and 51 mins
- Release date: 01-30-24
- Language: English
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Raised in the Country
- Memoir of a 1920s Childhood
- By: Clement T. "Bud" Mertens
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 7 hrs and 20 mins
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Enjoy charming tales of yesteryear… Take a look at life in the early 20th century through the eyes of a young boy. A natural storyteller, Bud shares tales of his childhood days in rural Missouri. The close-knit farming community where Bud lived with his parents and seven siblings stuck together and helped each other in order to survive. Born in 1917, Bud grew up on a farm in the middle of America. He describes the old-fashioned ways of those days, including sewing clothing from flour sacks, making baseballs from balls of string, and riding horses to school. Taught the importance of hard ...
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Raised in the Country
- Memoir of a 1920s Childhood
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 7 hrs and 20 mins
- Release date: 03-20-24
- Language: English
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