I finished the book on a trip that I had to go on to Chicago. I know the people on the aircraft thought I had lost it. I have not enjoyed a book that much in a long time. I guess it could have something to do with knowing the guy that wrote it. I thought of my dad telling me about many of the things you talked about in the book. I can see you pulling some of the pranks and I can better understand why you dressed me down for not giving a test I made a 92 on a better effort. I will never forget you telling me that my southern roots would be both a hindrance and a help. I am now using them to be a positive.Thanks for all the fun reading this great book.Ed
Livin Po
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
LIVIN PO is an excellent and accurately descriptive book about life in the south during and shortly after the depression. Dr. Long's book brings back many vivid memories of that era. I enjoyed reading the true story of his family and I am thankful that circumstances have improved. H.Davis
Suffering and Humor are the Sources of Value
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
Dr. Long's book should be read by all those who take our contemporary lifestyle for granted. Through his perseverance in working in union with family while suffering the indignities of poverty during the depression, he gives us a glimpse of the character of many of our ancestors which laid the basis for the strong values and motivation to succeed of the generation that followed. A well written and entertaining biography.
Livin Po in Sandbed Hell
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
I really enjoyed this book, it is a real page turner, I learned a lot never realizing that so many people had such a hard life, and how far one can go with deterination.I feel this book is good for everyone to read and see how really easy we all have thing today.This book also shows there is no difference between the races when it comes to being PO.
Words from the Spiritual Advisor to the Brotherhood!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
Gordon Long is a lifelong friend, and you will find after reading his new book that he is a great writer to boot. Check it out, and understand why this man has been such an important part of my life. (He's also great to raise a little hell with, which hopefully he will write about in future epistles).
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