Two of America’s worst economic disasters occurred during the same period. One was the crash of the Stock Market and the other was a 13-year drought which turned 100-million acres of the Great Plains into a Dust Bowl. With migration at its highest level, and everyone scrambling to find work, the times provide a history that shows the strength of the downtrodden that is inspirational, exciting, and often humorous. “Brother Can You Spare a Dime?” “The Best Things in Life are Free,” and “I Can’t Give You Anything But Love,” are songs that describe the flavor of the times.
Almost everyone who lived through this sobering era had their own story of desperation and struggle. This is a story of one such family and how each member faced and overcame their situation. It is also the love story of a young couple whose marriage was more a convenience than an inspiration. Love finally comes when they face their hardships together and realize the undeniable qualities that each of them has to offer in strengthening their relationship.