Straw in the South Wind is a novel written by Donald Joseph. The story is set in the early 20th century in the southern United States, and follows the life of a young boy named Billy who grows up on a farm in the rural South. Billy's family is poor and struggles to make ends meet, but they are a close-knit and loving family.As Billy grows up, he becomes increasingly aware of the racial tensions and injustices that exist in the South. He witnesses...