The Four Winds is not light reading. The subject matter is depressing (i.e. The Great Depression and the Dust Bowl) however the author does a fantastic job of relaying the struggles of that time period. I learned so much I never knew! The dust storms, the migration of farmers to California, amazing story telling. Hannah really gives you a slice of life during the Great Depression for farmers and families.
We gathered at one of my favorite cottages in Historic College Park – Julie’s home! It’s literally a Kalidescope of my favorite things! We were so happy to have Sherry who drove over from Chattanooga to join us! Great seeing everyone! I was awarded an early birthday cupcake and I completely ate it!!! Thanks everyone! (I’m a 4th of July babe).
Author bio HERE
Book Summary:
In The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah, Elsa Wolcott is a woman trying to raise two children on farm in the Great Plains during the Dust Bowl following the Great Depression. She watches as the lands around her crack in their perpetually parched state and the hopelessness threatens to breaks the spirit of those around her.
As the situation worsens, Elsa is forced to make a decision to stay and fight or leave for the uncertain and unfamiliar lands in the West. In this tale, Kristin has written a survival story about resilience, love, family, courage and the American Dream.
For a wonderful video of Kristin Hannah HERE
So good to see everyone! See you next month!
Oh! Julie found our very first Historic College Park Book Club invite to everyone. From 2007!
Historic College Park Book Club 