Texas, 1934. Dust is burying farmers and their land, crops are dying and there’s simply not enough water to go around. Rafe and Elsa Martinelli’s marriage is also failing, their family is falling apart and each day is a battle to get through. Day after day, Elsa finds her neighbors heading West in search of a better life. Now, Elsa has a decision to make: Will she fight for the land she loves, which is drying up, or find hope in California?
Kristin Hannah’s novel is a powerful portrayal of life during the Great Depression and Dust Bowl. Although it’s an emotionally tolling read, I found strength and love in Elsa’s story.
