The Road Home
The Road Home by Susan Applegate, published by Lulu.com in 2008, is a 332-page exploration of a family’s journey during the Great Depression as they seek a new life in Oregon. The narrative unfolds through the voices of the Ben Shepherd family, featuring essays and personal letters that provide insight into their experiences and challenges. The story captures the spirit of adventure and resilience as Ben and Jennie Shepherd navigate the difficulties of their time, including the impact of range wars and their quest for prosperity.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of family dynamics and personal growth as the narrative follows nine siblings maturing and pursuing their destinies while remaining connected to their family’s roots. The book delves into themes of biography and self-help, offering reflections on mood disorders and the sociological aspects of marriage and family during a tumultuous period in American history. The Road Home presents a detailed account of the Shepherd family’s trials and triumphs, inviting readers to engage with their heartfelt journey.
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The Road Home chronicles the journey of a family caught in the Great Depression, as they make their way west to a new life in Oregon. The Ben Shepherd family comes to life through their own words in essays and personal letters interspersed throughout the narrative. Ben Shepherd’s adventuresome nature takes his wife Jennie, and their first baby on a foray into Oregon during the late 1800’s only to be discouraged by the hostilities of the range wars. In 1928, Ben and Jennie return to Oregon in search of prosperity. We come to know nine brothers and sisters reaching maturity, pursuing their destinies, always tied to the heart of their family, the Shepherd home.
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