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Depression Carpenter
by
Java Davis (Goodreads Author)
Depression Carpenter A Road Trip through the Gulf States during The Great Depression Coming of age, race relations, historical fiction A young man, Jackson "Jake" Ferry, born into a privileged New York family, loses them in a car accident. Young and wealthy, he needs to justify his existence during The Great Depression. He is skilled in carpentry and drives around the Gulf
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Paperback, 102 pages
Published
December 2nd 2013
by Createspace
(first published April 26th 2011)
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This is a must-read!
Of DEPRESSION CARPENTER, the author says, “It's a journey I wish I could have taken, and I'm pleased to share it with others.” Having read this journey of self discovery, this reviewer can totally relate to those sentiments.
Nostalgic, beautifully written and totally believable, this is (recent) historical fiction at its best. It’s high concept, too…a road trip like none other: a veritable ride through the Great Depression.
For those who enjoy adventure and a darned good tale, ...more
"Depression Carpenter" which I won through Goodreads Giveaways is the beautifully-written nostalgic journey of a young man after his family's tragically killed in a car accident. Feeling privileged after a stock market crash that caused so much suffering and despair,he sets aside the trappings of wealth to work as an itinerant carpenter as he searches for purpose to his life and channels his anger and disillusionment into doing good.
In an era marked by poverty, hunger, desperation and hopelessn ...more
In an era marked by poverty, hunger, desperation and hopelessn ...more
What a great cinematic read! It reminded me a little of the Preston Sturges' film "Sullivan's Travels" – http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0034240/. I do think that Hollywood would want to "pump up" the plot to make the stakes higher in the story. Of course that would always depend upon the filmmaker. There are many more independent (i.e. smaller) films being produced nowadays as a labor of love, and DEPRESSION CARPENTER would definitely fall into that category. It was definitely a good read, and the
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Jake Ferry is a young New Yorker born to money and privilege. Shortly after the great stock market crash of 1929, his family is killed in an automobile accident, and Jake is left in charge of the family fortune in an age when millions are unemployed and standing in the breadlines. After grudgingly graduating from Princeton because it is what is expected of him, Jake sets aside his posh lifestyle to travel to the South where he can learn how the majority live and alleviate his strong sense of gui
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Don’t let the title put you off – this is a quirky short story of Jake – a man who sets off on a two year hike around the deep South just after the great Depression. His family has been killed and after inheriting a fortune, he decides to ‘find ‘ his purpose in life and discovers a talent for carpentry. I enjoyed the characters and the portrayal of the prejudices and bigotry of the time. I enjoyed the fact that his purpose has to be through finding God rather less so. Nevertheless this is a well
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Honesty, modesty and kindness are some qualities not everyone can afford. This short story of Jake and his friend prove that it doesn't take much to be happy and make some people happy. Money isn't not the only thing important in life and this book shows it. A road-trip like this one, I'm in. It's probable the best learning you can get in life, way better than school.
The book could have been a little longer, but it's well written. Nice story and it met his goal, it touched me.
Thanks to Java Davi ...more
The book could have been a little longer, but it's well written. Nice story and it met his goal, it touched me.
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It's been a long time since I read a period piece, and I'd forgotten how much I enjoy them - of course the fact this book is so well crafted certainly added to the experience. As the story opens, the main character, Jake Ferry has just lost his entire family in a car accident. Jake was neither close to nor particularly fond of his family; nevertheless he finds himself experiencing a sort of survivor's guilt, though not for the reason you might assume. He wastes no time leaving the family fortune
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I was given this book by the author for an honest review.
As a reviewer as well as an author, I don't always no what to expect, however, this story was both historically informative and enjoyable.
Written in the first person, almost like a diary format, we follow the main character, Jackson, born of rich parents who have been killed in a car crash. Jackson speaks of guilt, born of being a survivor of that crash, where too his sister dies.
In a state of bitterness and depression, Jackson embarks on ...more
As a reviewer as well as an author, I don't always no what to expect, however, this story was both historically informative and enjoyable.
Written in the first person, almost like a diary format, we follow the main character, Jackson, born of rich parents who have been killed in a car crash. Jackson speaks of guilt, born of being a survivor of that crash, where too his sister dies.
In a state of bitterness and depression, Jackson embarks on ...more
Aug 06, 2013
Ginger Myrick
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Depression Carpenter is a work of 20th century historical fiction written in a homey manner reminiscent of John Steinbeck or Pat Conroy. It is a quick, sweet, delightful read about Jake Ferry, a well-to-do young man who loses his entire family in an automobile accident. He sets off on an undercover journey, attempting to discover some purpose to his life. The author’s narrative style attests to the fact that not every page of a book has to be filled with dialogue for the reader to connect with t
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Java Davis spent fifteen years in the printing and marketing fields. After retiring early due to a disability, she turned to writing books as a way to work at home. A perpetual wanderer earlier in life, she draws heavily on a lifetime of diverse locales, unusual experiences and varied friendships.
Awards:
"Three of my books, On Becoming a Dinosaur, Triptych, and Metal, have all won 5-star medallions ...more
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"Three of my books, On Becoming a Dinosaur, Triptych, and Metal, have all won 5-star medallions ...more
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