Russell Bakers memoirGrowing upThis book traces his youth in the mountainsofrural Virginia. When Baker was only five, hisfather died.His mother,strong-willed andmatriarchal（家庭或社团中女性掌权的），neverlookedback.These were depression years, and Mrs. Bakermoved her family to Baltimore.Baker's motherwas determined her children would succeed, andher unfailing faith in the talents of her youngson was not misplaced(放错地方)Russell did everything from delivering papers tohustling subscriptions for the Saturday EveningPost. As is often the case, early hardships makethe man.RUSSELLBAKER
Unit 1 Russell Baker’s memoir Growing up ⚫ This book traces his youth in the mountains of rural Virginia. When Baker was only five, his father died. His mother, strong-willed and matriarchal(家庭或社团中女性掌权的), never looked back. ⚫ These were depression years, and Mrs. Baker moved her family to Baltimore. Baker‘s mother was determined her children would succeed, and her unfailing faith in the talents of her young son was not misplaced(放错地方). ⚫ Russell did everything from delivering papers to hustling subscriptions for the Saturday Evening Post. As is often the case, early hardships make the man
Popularity of the bookGrowing Upreviews fromthe book reviewers andreadersThis is a wondrous book, funny,sad, and strong... as funny andtouchingas Mark Twains.--MaryLeeSettleoftheLosAngelesTimesBookReviewThis is an iconic and magical piece of literature,a story ofcourage and love, of the bonds of family in spite of tension anddisagreement-OnereaderGrowing Up is carefully crafted by this experienced writer. Themany characterscometo vivid life withall their virtues andfoibles,and Baker's narrativeflows smoothlyfrom beginningtoend.---Onereader
Unit 1 Popularity of the book Growing Up— reviews from the book reviewers and readers ⚫ This is a wondrous book, funny, sad, and strong. as funny and touching as Mark Twain's. -Mary Lee Settle of the Los Angeles Times Book Review ⚫ This is an iconic and magical piece of literature, a story of courage and love, of the bonds of family in spite of tension and disagreement. -One reader ⚫ Growing Up is carefully crafted by this experienced writer. The many characters come to vivid life with all their virtues and foibles, and Baker's narrative flows smoothly from beginning to end. -One reader
Il.The Great DepressionCauses of the GreatDepression:Speculation in the 1920s caused many people tobuy stocks withloaned money.The stock marketboom was very unsteady,becauseit wasbased on borrowedmoneyand false optimismPoliticians believed thatbusiness was the key business ofAmerica.Thus,thegovernment took no action against unwiseinvesting.Stock Market crash on October 24, 1929 (black Thursday)
Unit 1 II. The Great Depression ⚫ Causes of the Great Depression: ⚫ Speculation in the 1920s caused many people to buy stocks with loaned money. The stock market boom was very unsteady, because it was based on borrowed money and false optimism. ⚫ Politicians believed that business was the key business of America. Thus, the government took no action against unwise investing. ⚫ Stock Market crash on October 24, 1929 (black Thursday)
The Great DepressionMisery andpersonalsufferings werewidespreadLiving conditions changed when multiple familiescrowded into small houses or apartmentsUnemployment rate was veryhighThousands went hungry.Children suffered long term effects from a poor dietandinadequatemedical careWomen continued to doing women's work such asnursing, and even if they were able to get an industryjob which seldom hired women, they usually were paidlessthanmen
Unit 1 The Great Depression ⚫ Misery and personal sufferings were widespread. ⚫ Living conditions changed when multiple families crowded into small houses or apartments. ⚫ Unemployment rate was very high. ⚫ Thousands went hungry. ⚫ Children suffered long term effects from a poor diet and inadequate medical care. ⚫ Women continued to doing women’s work such as nursing, and even if they were able to get an industry job which seldom hired women, they usually were paid less than men
Pictures of The Great DepressionfamilyleavingSouthDakotaforthewest
Pictures of The Great Depression Unit 1 family leaving South Dakota for the west