Eve Sinclair 1929 was the year of the Great Depression. It was also the year Yvonne Sinclair was born.While America faced the worst economic disaster in its short history, people lined up for food, jobs, and governmental aid, as they looked ahead with hope for happier days once again.Having lost his job, J. V. takes his family along the journey from their beloved home in La Jolla, California, to the small border town of Potrero, during the 1930's. There they face the struggles of poverty and its associated challenges, while navigating the joys and whimsies of their colorful neighbors, who are, themselves, thrust in this moment of American History.Eve Sinclair's poignant and humorous book is set during this tumultuous time and viewed through the perceptive eyes of a child. It is a delight to be treasured for generations to come.
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197 Pages