The Place Beyond the Dust Bowl

Bear State Books of Exeter, has released the revised edition of The Place Beyond the Dust Bowl. It is a gripping account of life after the "Grapes of Wrath." It is the story of the plight of Hughart’s migrant family from the Dust Bowl of America, who fled to California and the West to start life anew. The book comes alive in this story of a boy’s struggle through life to manhood.

The book spins a tale of drama and wretchedness as a family formerly from Oklahoma struggles for survival in California through the 1950s and 1960s. Your heart will be captured as the story progresses and you will be left with a sense of admiration at the tenacity of a young boy and his fight for survival.

Bear State Books has published the book in softbound for ease of handling and reading. It is a "must have" for those who are interested in life in California after the great Dust Bowl migration.

Schools should take note, as it is a wonderful tool for teaching the lifestyle of the migrant families from the Midwest. A study guide will be available.

The book has also been printed in a very limited hardback edition for those who collect hardback editions for their libraries. It is available only from the publisher. The first edition of The Place Beyond the Dust Bowl sold out in nine months. This revised edition has additional text and illustrations.