This was an unexpected treat! George Sessions Perry tells the story of a year in the life of poor texan farmhand, Sam Tucker who is uneducated, married with 2 children along with "granny", his grandmother he travels from farm to farm picking cotton, working the land many times along side the negroes. Although unschooled, he has an incredible ability to look at a situation and figure out a solution. Never giving up, knowing he's poor, but feeling blessed so easily by the smallest of things. Bartering his labor for goods, shelter, money, water,... whatever. He has a positive friendly attitude. Everyone likes him except his neighbor Henry Devers who is constantly trying to sabotage his efforts. The day finally comes when Sam can't hold his outrage at the newest act Devers pulls in destroying his garden and therefore affecting his family's health & life. His positve attitude with "when there's a will there's a way" mentality serves him well and is an inspiring story. "Hold Autumn in your hand" is the knowledge his whole family receives from sending young Daisey to school. Definitely a thumbs up recommendation!

(My cover differs from any listed here so I will have to upload my personal copy of the cover for my edition.) ( )