"A Masterpiece" - L'Express, Paris
"Pulsing with Vigor"- Publishers Weekly
"Informative, Intriguing"- Washington Post
“Captivating, Compelling” – James Michener

During the Great Depression, more than a quarter of a million teenagers left their homes and hopped freight trains looking for work or adventure. This is their story.

"Riding the Rails" is a riveting document of hope and hardship during one of this nation's bleakest eras. For all that has been written about the Depression, the travails of those under the age of 18 have been sorely under-represented. Gripping and well-researched – Boston Globe

This is an elegantly presented and quietly movingcollection of firsthand reminiscences, capturing a unique moment in American history. – The Library Journal

One of the most poignant memories of the wanderingyouth of the Great Depression – Sacramento Bee

A remarkable story – Kansas City Star

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