Elaine Thomas captures rural and small-town life in the early to mid-20th century through one-on-one interviews with men and women who recall the impact of the Great Depression, World War II and post-war progress and prosperity through an abundance of personal anecdotes, plus photos. There's a young mother whose legendary fruitcake recipe won her a spot on the Johnny Carson show and a brave young man who faced a sniper's terror at the University...