Every once in a great while, I read a book I think is worth recommending. I just finished The Four Winds, by Kristin Hannah. It’s the best depiction of the Dust Bowl in the Southern Plains of the U.S. and lives of people forced from that region to migrate to California. They weren’t welcomed in their new home and struggled with poverty, homelessness, and lack of jobs in this land that they’d heard would offer them jobs and a secure new life. The story follows a woman from her childhood through adulthood, relationships, and growth as a person. The characters are engaging. The story moves along. And descriptions add to the story and characterization, not just to word-count to sell books at a higher price (a pet peeve of mine). Give it a try.
