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Hard Times: An Oral History of the Great Depression

by Studs Terkel

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ISBN13: 9781565846562
ISBN10: 1565846567
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In this unique re-creation of one of the most dramatic periods in modern American history, Studs Terkel recaptures the Great Depression of the 1930s in all its complexity. The book is a mosaic of memories from those who were richest to those who were most destitute: politicians like James Farley and Raymond Moley; businessmen like Bill Benton and Clement Stone; a six-day bicycle racer; artists and writers; racketeers; speakeasy operators, strikers, and impoverished farmers; people who were just kids; and those who remember losing a fortune. Hard Timesis not only a gold mine of information--much of it little known--but also a fascinating interplay of memory and fact, showing how the Depression affected the lives of those who experienced it firsthand, often transforming the most bitter memories into a surprising nostalgia.

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An invaluable record.A huge anthem in praise of the American spirit.

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In Hard Times, Studs Terkel captures the Depression in all its vast complexity, assembling a mosaic of memories as told by those who faced destitution as well as those who stayed rich. The book is a gold mine of information that vividly illustrates the Depression's effect on those who lived through it, and shows how bitter memories can be transformed into a surprising nostalgia. The book ultimately serves as "a huge anthem in praise of the American spirit" (Saturday Review).
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Born in 1912, Studs Terkelis the bestselling author of twelve books of oral history, including Working, Hard Times, and the Pulitzer Prize--winning 'The Good War'(all available from The New Press). He is the recipient of numerous awards and honors, including a Presidential National Humanities Medal and the National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters.
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woodcrafter, January 1, 2011 (view all comments by woodcrafter)
I haven't read it. It is on my wish list. But I am familiar with Studs Terkel and know that it must be a very incisive rendering.
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ISBN:
9781565846562
Subtitle:
An Oral History of the Great Depression
Author:
Terkel, Studs
Publisher:
New Press, The
Location:
New York
Subject:
General
Subject:
History
Subject:
United states
Subject:
United States - 20th Century
Subject:
Depressions
Subject:
Oral history
Subject:
United States - 20th Century/Depression
Subject:
Depressions -- 1929 -- United States.
Subject:
United States Economic conditions 1918-
Subject:
United States - General
Copyright:
2000
Edition Description:
Trade Paper
Series Volume:
106-632
Publication Date:
20001117
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Pages:
480
Dimensions:
8.25 x 5.5 in 19 oz
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"Synopsis" by , An invaluable record.A huge anthem in praise of the American spirit.
"Synopsis" by , In Hard Times, Studs Terkel captures the Depression in all its vast complexity, assembling a mosaic of memories as told by those who faced destitution as well as those who stayed rich. The book is a gold mine of information that vividly illustrates the Depression's effect on those who lived through it, and shows how bitter memories can be transformed into a surprising nostalgia. The book ultimately serves as "a huge anthem in praise of the American spirit" (Saturday Review).
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