The Depression of 1929-1939 was the greatest depression the Industrialized world has ever experienced. Those of us who grew up in it's shadow were constantly reminded of it's affect on peoples lives. These memoirs attempt to describe the impact as experienced by a young boy growing to manhood.

The Depression of 1929-1939 was the greatest depression the Industrialized world has ever experienced. Those of us who grew up in it's shadow were constantly reminded of it's affect on peoples lives. These memoirs attempt to describe the impact as experienced by a young boy growing to manhood. The author describes the trials and tribulations of his family and friends during the War. The poverty of poor but proud farmers in that time period and the honest ends that enterprising youngsters would go to in order to get the money they needed to buy small item they desired.

Ralph worked for At&T for 31 years. When he retired at 51 he and his wife Arlene set sail on a 43 foot sailboat from San Francisco. They lived in Mexico, Costa Rico, Panama, Honduras and the Caribbean coast of Mexico for 3 years. They then sailed to Florida and became involved with the boating industry for several years. During this period they taught sailing classes, delivered boats to U S ports and to South America. They Delivered a 72 foot to Chile and stayed there operating the boat for 4 years. They started a Marine Electronics business in Florida in 2000 and retired from it in 2016. Ralph and his wife Arlene live in Martin County Florida