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Back of the Yard
- A Great Depression Family Saga
- Narrated by: Sara Moser Bartlett
- Length: 8 hrs and 23 mins
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"Heart-wrenching moments of emotional struggle are presented with insight and compassion... a fascinating read that one will not soon forget." (US Review of Books)
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The story gives voice to those struggling with emotional pain and shows how families can heal with love, courage, and promise. It tells of a unique neighborhood reflecting America's cultural changes and how one's childhood is forever present.