Sturgis Memories of an Average Missippi White Boy: (1939-53)

This book is about the life of a boy up to the age of fourteen, including his family, friends, other adults, and pets in his East Central Missippi village: adventures, disasters, joy, sadness, good and bad times, suffering, sorrow, exhilaration, adversity, enjoyment, danger, safety, injuries, dangerous games (some including girls), meager living, great food, fun and love, fights, no-pads tackle football, correcting bullies, school, teachers, salvation, funeral, hard work, hobbies, wrecks, e...