Secret Gift: How One Man's Kindness--And a Trove of Letters--Revealed the Hidden History of the Great Depression (Updated) | 
pickI grew up near Canton, Ohio and this story from the Great Depression is just a great read. Who was the man who gave families 5.00 for the Christmas of 1933? His grandson never knew his grandfather was the man. Through letters he defines the people who lived through the Great Depression to show how 5.00 saved Christmas. Oh and Benders fries are still the best! Read this book!
pickThis was a bit repetitive but I enjoyed reading about the people who wrote the letters and their lives after the depression.
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This is an excellent book. The author finds that his Grandfather played Secret Santa during the Great depression, 1933. He advertised in the Canton, OH paper under an alias inviting people to write to him as to their wishes. He handed out $150 in increments of $5 to those he deemed worthy. The letters will touch your heart. This is a book worth reading.
I'm reading the tagged book, and the poem the author quotes struck me as relevant to many of us. I'll be posting review of this Christmas story when done.
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I decided to read this next. A story of hope in the midst of despair , definitely a story for our time, as I worry about family. This looks like the book I need to read. I remember buying it, but never picked it up. Must be today's the right day #hopeneverdies #gratitude
It's scary but a bit precentient when you think about America today.
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LESS THAN 2 HOURS IM EXCITED. The wrapping paper is so pretty! ✨
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pickMemoir Audio I think this collection of letters gives a fantastic insight into the immigrant and Depression Era experiences. the unifying factor of both was a sense of being an American and fulfilling that illusive dream of a better life. The parallels to the economic downturn and lack of unity resonate throughout.
