Name: Big Boys Don't Cry
SKU: 69212783
Price: 63.71 NZD
Availability: InStock
Author: Robert W Phillips
ISBN: 9798237579550

Type

Physical Book

Publisher

Robert W Phillips

Author

Robert W Phillips

Language

English

Pages

214

ISBN13

9798237579550

Big Boys Don't Cry

Robert W Phillips (Author) · Robert W Phillips · Physical Book

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Synopsis "Big Boys Don't Cry"

Growing up in the heart of mid-century America wasn't always easy, but it built a family bond that nothing could break. Set in the picturesque Flint Hills of Kansas, Big Boys Don't Cry is a heartfelt, funny, and deeply personal memoir that paints a vivid picture of a bygone rural era. Born during the cold winter of 1944 on a 160-acre tenant farm near Virgil, Kansas, author Robert W. Phillips recounts the simple joys, humor, and grueling realities of mid-century farm life.From navigating childhood mischief with four older sisters to driving vintage John Deere tractors, surviving the catastrophic Kansas flood of 1951, and dreaming of becoming a true cowboy, Robert shares an unforgettable coming-of-age journey.Inside this engaging mid-century memoir, you'll discover:Rich Historical Nostalgia: Experience daily life on a 1940s American farm-from wood-burning potbelly stoves and outdoor washhouses to kerosene lamps and country schoolhouses.Heartwarming Family Humor: Laugh along with sisterly pranks, snipe hunts, early childhood antics, and the timeless lessons taught by hard-working parents.True Resilience in Rural America: Follow a farm family facing crop failures, sudden eviction notices, winter storms, and the harsh challenges of tenant farming.A Tribute to the Flint Hills: Explore the landscape, agricultural heritage, livestock drives, and tight-knit community of Greenwood County, Kansas.More than just a recollection of the past, Big Boys Don't Cry is a moving testament to faith, hard work, unconditional family love, and the relentless pursuit of a dream against all odds.