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Cotton & Corn: A Place, A Life, A Memory
The Great Depression and the Dust Bowl era of Oklahoma's history hit its farming communities hard, but the hopeful, optimistic simplicities of youth prevailed and birthed a new generation, a strong and determined generation, a generation of patriotic, hard-working Americans. Listen as Rae Ann tells the story of life as it was during the years of 1929 through 1940 in Oklahoma. Her story is one of faith and inspiration, of life's joys and life's hardships, of youthful courage and hopeful dreams. Cotton & Corn is filled with straight-forward, poignant, and unforgettable remembrances as experienced by this young girl and those around her. Travel back to the days when the work ethics and lifestyles forged what it meant to be a human being; back to a time when the friendships one formed and nurtured created bonds that would last a lifetime.
208 pages, Paperback
First published March 2, 2014
3 people want to read
About the author
Royce A. Ratterman
13 books26 followersAs a 'child' of European stock, Mr. Ratterman currently resides in Europe.
His passion for writing poetry and short stories began while attending high school.
The following years found him writing skits and plays for the stage, creating websites, and composing letters-to-the-editor and featured articles.
In recent years Mr. Ratterman studied Filmmaking, Acting & Screenwriting. In addition he has completed numerous university courses in the Forensic Sciences.
He spends his days reading; devouring documentaries, crime dramas, and foreign dramatic works; and writing for a literacy team specifically designed to increase the reading comprehension and abilities of rural tribe members throughout our world.
His passion for writing poetry and short stories began while attending high school.
The following years found him writing skits and plays for the stage, creating websites, and composing letters-to-the-editor and featured articles.
In recent years Mr. Ratterman studied Filmmaking, Acting & Screenwriting. In addition he has completed numerous university courses in the Forensic Sciences.
He spends his days reading; devouring documentaries, crime dramas, and foreign dramatic works; and writing for a literacy team specifically designed to increase the reading comprehension and abilities of rural tribe members throughout our world.
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February 23, 2016
The Great Depression and the Dust Bowl era of Oklahoma's history hit its farming communities hard, but the hopeful, optimistic simplicities of youth prevailed and birthed a new generation, a strong and determined generation, a generation of patriotic, hard-working Americans.
Listen as Rae Ann tells the story of life as it was during the years of 1929 through 1940 in Oklahoma. Her story is one of faith and inspiration, of life's joys and life's hardships, of youthful courage and hopeful dreams. Cotton & Corn is filled with straight-forward, poignant, and unforgettable remembrances as experienced by this young girl and those around her.
Travel back to the days when the work ethics and lifestyles forged what it meant to be a human being; back to a time when the friendships one formed and nurtured created bonds that would last a lifetime.
Listen as Rae Ann tells the story of life as it was during the years of 1929 through 1940 in Oklahoma. Her story is one of faith and inspiration, of life's joys and life's hardships, of youthful courage and hopeful dreams. Cotton & Corn is filled with straight-forward, poignant, and unforgettable remembrances as experienced by this young girl and those around her.
Travel back to the days when the work ethics and lifestyles forged what it meant to be a human being; back to a time when the friendships one formed and nurtured created bonds that would last a lifetime.
January 3, 2015
Eh, not exciting. There's lots of scripture and very little character development.
October 28, 2019
An historical fiction novel based on factual memoirs concerning a family's trials, struggles, and the simplicity & turmoils of childhood during the Great Depression during Oklahoma's Dust Bowl era
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