COLLINSVILLE, Ill., Jan. 13, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For those born and bred in modern times, it is hard to imagine how difficult life was in the cotton fields of Southeast Missouri in the 1930's and 1940's. Author Paul Self shares how he and his family started at No Lower Place: (for a bird to begin its flight) and how they struggled to survive during the crippling times at the height of the Depression.
No Lower Place is a compelling account that depicts the long, hard hours, working under the blistering heat of the sun and the frigidly frozen, ice covered, cotton fields in a time where there was little work to be had and for meager pay. Migrant farm workers were confined to the less than adequate living quarters provided by farmers and landowners, and were forced to deal with hardships such as floods, famine, and suffering through the pain and frustration. Though seemingly surreal, it reflects the would-be life of someone who lived centuries ago. But in reality, it has not been that long. As unbelievable as some of this may sound, the events that happened in No Lower Place is nevertheless true.
No Lower Place will be featured in BookExpo America Book Exhibit in New York City on May 28-31, 2009.
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About the Author
Paul Self was born in 1930 to migrant farm working parents at the height of the Depression. He was a paratrooper in the Korean War; thereafter, he retired from General Motors after thirty years of service, and was a Pastor for his church for fourteen years. He entered Southern Illinois University at age forty-six, majoring in Psychology and getting a minor in Philosophy. At one time the author was working full time (for GM), pastoring the church, building a home in the country, carrying a full load at SIU, all while helping his wife raise three children. He and his wife, Jacquelyn (Jackie), now live in Collinsville, IL in close proximity to his two sons and their families. His daughter lives in Colorado with her family.
No Lower Place * by Paul Self
(for a bird to begin its flight)
Publication Date: May 29, 2008
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