Daniel Tomelin, a battle-weary veteran haunted by the carnage of the First World War, abandons his family in the Great Depression and goes on the road in search of relief from his soul-shaking trauma. The life of a freight-hopping hobo appeals to Daniel more than he wants to admit. But he insists he’s not a bum—he’s a family man, a carpenter, a dowser, a down-and-out victim of the Depression, whose war flashbacks accompany him through the Ozark hills of southern Missouri. Compassionate, humorous, and warm, despite the economic hardships of the era, the novel appeals to readers who enjoy tales of survival in the Great Depression; stories of desperate men who couldn't cope with the realities of war or financial ruin; men who dearly loved their families but hadn't the courage to stay and accept responsibility. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zce8e6jV8R4
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By Dana Carroll
Oct 12, 2010
Great story, kept you wanting to keep reading chapter after chapter. True to it's time and perfect reading during this current economic crisis. A very heartwarming story with much despair but also very much hope. This is a must read book.
Absolutely loved this book. Very timely in today's recession. Bonnie Turner is a very gifted author and the story holds your attention all the way through. Couldn't put it down and actually felt the emotions and pain the characters were going through. I have recommended this book to all my friends. An excellent read about the depression era.
