Franklin Tennessee... A Diamond In The Rough

Leonard Isaacs continues to recall many eventsthat occurred in Franklin, Tennessee that he livedand experienced with humor, amazing recall andan entertaining style.This third book covers the 30’s and 40’s with aparticular emphasis on the war years of1941-1945, from the bombing of Pearl Harbor tothe decisive Battle of Midway. Along the way hedescribes coming out of the Depression andbeginning to earn his own money in various jobs,including the High School years.Leonard will give young readers an idea of whatmany in the ‘greatest generation’ did to help thecountry emerge from deep economic trouble tofighting and winning WWII on multiple fronts.Older readers will recall either their experiencesor their parents’ experiences as this countryprovided safety and economic prosperity at greatpersonal expense. Recall those bygone days withLeonard – the songs, the radio shows, therationing and the sacrifices of all. Still, amidtumultuous times, much of small town lifecontinued on with strong social values and goodcommunity life.