First published in 1943; this autobiography is also a superb portrait of Americas Depression years; by the folk singer; activist; and man who saw it all.Woody Guthrie was born in Oklahoma and traveled this whole country overmdash;not by jet or motorcycle; but by boxcar; thumb; and foot. During the journey of discovery that was his life; he composed and sang words and music that have become a national heritage. His songs; however; are but part of his legacy. Behind him Woody Guthrie left a remarkable autobiography that vividly brings to life both his vibrant personality and a vision of America we cannot afford to let die. ldquo;Even readers who never heard Woody or his songs will understand the current esteem in which hersquo;s held after reading just a few pageshellip; Always shockingly immediate and real; as if Woody were telling it out loudhellip; A book to make novelists and sociologists jealous.rdquo;mdash;The NationFrom the Trade Paperback edition.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. WYOMING COUNTY (WV) IMAGES OF AMERICABy BWI bought it to read about the history of the county of which I was born and raised until I left to join the Army in 1965.I liked reading about a lot of the thing I grew up around and the pictures reminded me of what was going on while I lived in West Virginia.After reading WYOMING COUNTY by Ed Robinson I decided to buy my two older sisters and older brother along with my son a copy of the book for a Christmas gift. Bill W.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. InterestingBy Katrina YorkInteresting. Not much was mentioned about the York family who lived on York Mountain in Mullens. There were 13 children raised by S. P. and Clair York. He was a coal miner and raised cattle on the mountain. Sent many of his children to college. etc.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great information!By Elisabeth M.Book provides great historical pictures and factual details on the county. Yet at the same time depicts the struggles and life of everyday people.
