Golden Memories and Silver Tears

This Is An Inspirational Nonfiction Narrative Of Life During The Great Depression As Viewed Through The Absorbing Eyes And Inquisitive Mind Of A Child And His Dog. It Is A Vibrant Word Portrait Of The Non-Martyr Life Of A Coal Miner'S Son His Extended Family And The People Of The Anthracite Coal Region When The Economy Of Our Nation Was At Low Ebb. It Portrays Contrasts And Harmonizes The Values Principles Life Styles And The Multicultural Ethnic Customs And Mores Of The Polish Irish Welch English And Jewish Nationalities Living In The Northeastern Region Of Pennsylvania During The 1930S. It Presents A Society That Was Less Complex Than The One We Currently Live In; It Exhibits Personal Support That Was Given Warmly And With Less Formality And Expense Than We Experience Today. It Is An Interesting Mixture Of Tragedy Joy And Humor Emerged In A Secure Way Of Life.