This is a truly remarkable story that was barely mentioned when I learned US history in school. Through aggressive and unwise farming practices, encouraged by stupid policy decisions, we came within an eyelash of completely destroying the farmland and clean air of the western Plains. Through personal resilience and a seeming miracle, the nation came together to undo much of the damage.

The writing in this book is vivid and there are many individual stories and photographs. It’s one of the books that everyone should read so we can avoid repeating the mistakes of the past.

Such an important piece of US and environmental history.  I had to step away from this one a few times because it is filled with so much pain and heartbreak, but it was really interesting to learn about all of it.