Surviving the Great Depression

De: Helen E. Dixon

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

The Great Depression was more than an economic collapse — it was a test of endurance, faith, and determination for millions of people across America and around the world.

In this compelling and accessible history, Surviving the Great Depression takes readers on a journey through one of the most challenging eras of the twentieth century. Blending clear explanations with vivid storytelling, it explores not only the causes and consequences of the Depression but also the ways ordinary people coped, adapted, and found hope in the darkest of times.

Inside, you’ll discover:

• The Stock Market Crash of 1929 and the chain reaction that rippled through banks, businesses, and families.
• The Dust Bowl and the devastating toll it took on farmers and rural communities.
• Life in the Cities — from breadlines and Hoovervilles to the creative escapes of Hollywood, radio, and jazz.
• The Role of Women and Minority Communities in sustaining households, fighting for rights, and planting the seeds of social change.
• The New Deal and the government’s response through jobs programs, labor reforms, and social safety nets that still shape our lives today.
• Psychological Hardships and Resilience — how families, communities, and individuals endured stress, loss, and uncertainty.
• Global Perspectives — how the Depression reshaped economies abroad and set the stage for World War II.
• The Lasting Legacy — the lessons learned in regulation, social support, and resilience that continue to influence modern society.

More than a study of economic policy, this book is about people: the families who shared meals from relief gardens, the young men who learned skills in CCC camps, the workers who sat down in factories demanding rights, and the communities that pulled together when everything else was falling apart.

Whether you’re a student of history, a lifelong learner, or simply curious about how past generations survived crisis, Surviving the Great Depression offers a sweeping yet personal look at a pivotal era. Its lessons of perseverance, adaptability, and community remain just as relevant today.

✨ Perfect for readers of American history, educators, and anyone seeking timeless lessons of hope and resilience.

Virtual Voice

The story was ok. A little repetitive but good.
The virtual voice was HORRIBLE. This is the first and last book I will do that on. I would rather listen to a garbage disposal for a few hours.
Yuck