That Extravagant Decade?  

by Joe Satterfield

Historical fiction (based on the author’s family)

The first book in the series Growing Up in the Great Depression

Published Fall 2009, BookSurge, ISBN 978-1-4392-1808-2

Retail price $15.99

Available from Amazon.com or the author

Website: www.Joe-Satterfield.com

Swain and Julia are from different worlds, yet they fall in love and create a lasting bond. It is the twenties, when the markets soared and then crashed into a Depression that destroyed individuals and families. Through the good times and bad, the couple holds strong in their commitment to one another, and eventually, to their growing family. But this is more than a novel about one young couple that rolls with the times. This is the story of a country in flux, when everyone was forced to examine their lives. We are reminded that love and trust can seal a bond, and that faith in oneself, belief in one’s mate, and even a modicum of optimism can carry us through unexpected hardships. The love with which this young couple faces adversity, and the affectionate humor they share while protecting their family, provides a view into what makes America strong.

 Review by Norman Griffith, Georgetown TX:

 “The Story has many delightful reminders for those who know something of life on the farm in the South of the 20th Century. One gets frequent glimpses into the agricultural community and, especially, the distinct levels that existed in the so-called ‘classless’ society as a consequence of the disruptions of the Civil War. The Story reveals some of the drama and trauma of young people leaving the farm to make their way in the new life of towns and cities. There are sharp reminders of the perils of economic ‘bubbles’, the land boom of the Twenties in Florida followed by the Great Depression. Finally there are warm scenes of holiday reunions as the more adventuresome return to the familiarity and comfort of home.”