Depression Years

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Julianna Crosby feels adrift at forty-four, her comfortable life a gilded cage of unfulfilling routine. Desperate for a “do over,” she stumbles upon an estate sale and a mysterious cardboard box simply marked “My Life.” Inside, a collection of seemingly random trinkets holds the key to a woman’s extraordinary journey, sparking an unexpected quest for meaning in Julianna’s own restless soul. From the rebellious River Bluff teenager who dreamt of Hollywood glamour in 1936, to the steadfast wife and mother navigating the heartbreaks of war and unexpected loss, Miriam Tucker’s ...

The 1930s are the darkest days of the Great Depression. Factories are closing their doors, millions of people are out of work, men are riding the rails searching for elusive jobs that seldom exist, and a thriving way of life that has been cherished is disappearing. Desperate people are doing desperate things just to survive, while labor strikes and veterans’ protests are turning violent. Roving gangs of outlaws have become celebrities to many people, who asked themselves why a man robbing a bank with a gun is any worse than a banker in a suit stealing someone’s life savings, home, or ...

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The undertow of the Great Depression becomes poignantly personal as we experience the travails of Leora and Clabe Wilson, a displaced Iowa farm family. Gritty determination fuels this family’s journey of loss and hope, a reflection of what many American families endured during those challenging times. In this true story the Wilsons slowly slide into unemployment and poverty. Leora must find ways to keep her dreams alive while making a haven for her flock of seven children in one run-down house after another.

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The Great Depression was a time of desperation in America - parents struggled to feed their children and unemployment was at a record high. Adding to the lawlessness of the decade, thugs with guns and corrupt law-enforcement officers ran rampant. But amidst this panic, there was one surefire way to make money, one used by criminals and resourceful civilians alike: kidnapping. The Kidnap Years is a thoughtfully reported pause-resister that chronicles the sweep of abductions that afflicted all corners of the country as desperate people were pushed to do the unthinkable.

A Year of Gentle Healing is the ultimate daily self-help book for anyone struggling with anxiety, overthinking, stress, or self-doubt. This beautifully structured 365-day guide offers gentle support through weekly themes—from calming your nervous system and managing social anxiety to cultivating self-trust and letting go of perfectionism. Inside, you’ll find: ✔️ Daily mindfulness practices to ground and calm your thoughts ✔️ Soothing affirmations to shift your inner dialogue and build resilience ✔️ Tiny, manageable steps that gently guide you toward healing ✔️ Weekly ...

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