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Regional Canada - Ten Lost Years, 1929-1939: Memories of the Canadians Who Survived the Depression

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Book Synopsis: Hundreds of ordinary Canadians tell their own stories in this book. They tell them in their own words, and the impact is astonishing. As page after page of unforgettable stories rolls by, it is easy to see why this book sold 300,000 copies and why a successful stage play that ran for years was based on them.

The stories, and the 52 accompanying photographs, tell of an extraordinary time. One tells how a greedy Maritime landlord ho tried to raise a widow's rent was tarred and gravelled; another how rape by the boss was part of a waitress's job. Other stories show Saskatchewan families watching their farms turn into deserts and walking away from them; or freight-trains black with hoboes clinging to them, criss-crossing the country in search of work; or a man stealing a wreath for his own wife's funeral.

Throughout this portrait of the era before Canada had a social safety net, there are amazing stories of what Time magazine called "human tragedy and moral triumph during the hardest of times." In the end, this is an inspiring, uplifting book about bravery, one you will not forget.

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Experience the gripping tales of resilience and survival with "Ten Lost Years, 1929-1939: Memories of the Canadians Who Survived the Depression." Packed with hundreds of firsthand accounts, this book offers an astonishing insight into the lives of ordinary Canadians during one of the darkest periods in history.

From heart-wrenching stories of greed and adversity to heartwarming tales of courage and triumph, every page of this book will leave you captivated. It's no wonder that this bestseller has sold over 300,000 copies and inspired a critically acclaimed stage play that ran for years.

Step into the shoes of those who witnessed the unimaginable—a Maritime landlord tarred and gravelled for exploiting a widow, a waitress enduring the horrors of workplace harassment, and families in Saskatchewan forced to abandon their barren farms. Picture hordes of hoboes clinging onto freight trains, tirelessly journeying across the country in search of employment. Immerse yourself in stories that showcase the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.

As Time magazine described it, this book captures the essence of "human tragedy and moral triumph during the hardest of times." Prepare to be inspired and uplifted as you delve into the stories of bravery that defined a generation. Order your copy of "Ten Lost Years, 1929-1939: Memories of the Canadians Who Survived the Depression" today and be transported to a world where hope was the driving force.

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