The opening chapter of this book provides the best description I've ever read about an infant's perception of the world around him. Piaget would be proud. It continues to see the world from a child’s perspective highlighting sibling rivalries and disputes. Why do some children insist on testing the limits and defying their parents no matter how many times they get punished for disobedience?
As the story continues the lives of the children continue to have an important role in the plot. Each chapter begins a new year from 1920 to 1953, the Depression, The Dust Bowl, and WW#2 playing prominent roles.
Following the lives of the various family members we are introduced to a remarkable number of themes all narrated in the third person. The novel is sweeping in its scope.
As the story continues the lives of the children continue to have an important role in the plot. Each chapter begins a new year from 1920 to 1953, the Depression, The Dust Bowl, and WW#2 playing prominent roles.
Following the lives of the various family members we are introduced to a remarkable number of themes all narrated in the third person. The novel is sweeping in its scope.
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