Georgia Remembered
Georgia Remembered by Ann H. Stephens, published by Xlibris Corporation in August 2012, is a 98-page work presented in English. This book offers a unique autobiographical account of Georgia, who was born in the late 19th century in rural Bladen County, North Carolina. It begins with her childhood experiences, detailing her love for the outdoors and her father, as well as the challenges her family faced, including floods and illness. Georgia’s narrative continues with her elopement at 17 and the life she built with her husband, Judd Ezzell, alongside their ten children.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of life experiences that reflect the customs of the time, particularly during the Great Depression. The latter part of the book is narrated by four of Georgia’s granddaughters, providing insights into her later years and the family’s resilience amid adversity. The narrative encompasses a range of themes, from inspirational moments to humorous anecdotes, illustrating how they navigated life’s challenges. Georgia Remembered serves as a testament to familial bonds and the enduring spirit of a woman who faced the trials of her era.
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Born in the last decade of the nineteenth century in rural Bladen County, North Carolina, Georgia was the typical child whose two great loves were being outdoors and spending time with her father. However, the presentation of her story is unique in that the first part is autobiographical in nature. She started writing what she called “a few things that happened in my life” on January 1, 1952, when she was 57 years old. Her childhood and early adulthood experiences reflect the customs of the times as she describes how her family survived floods, fire, illness and extreme weather conditions. On her first day of school, she really did walk two miles to the one-room schoolhouse.
Since her father disapproved of her choice for a husband, at 17 she eloped to marry Judd Ezzell. She and the groom drove away in a horse and buggy to start a new life in neighboring Sampson County. Georgia always maintained that Judd was the love of her life, and 10 children later, they were still together..
The account of her later years is provided by four of her granddaughters. This phase of her life begins during the Great Depression, when events occurred that made recovery from the devastation of the depression very difficult. Th e family’s responses to life’s challenges make an interesting narrative that ranges from inspirational to religious to comical.
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