Donaldson-When Turkeys Talked and Politicians Were People

Set in rural Pennsylvania during the Great Depression, this memoir offers a nostalgic glimpse into the author's youthful experiences in Spring Creek. The narrative contrasts his Republican father's ownership of a general store with his mother's pro-Roosevelt Democratic beliefs, highlighting the vibrant political debates of the time. Despite the hardships of poverty, the author reflects on the resilience of the community, revealing that, ironically, they were unaware of their supposed despair, instead cherishing the whimsical moments of life.