I, Laura: The Story of a Kansas Family

by Laura Schmid Hogan

Overview

“I, Laura” is the autobiography of Laura Schmid Hogan, detailing her life in a family of 17 and the hardships of growing up in Western Kansas in the 1920’s, 30’s, and 40’s. In a time before modern conveniences amidst the backdrop of American farm life, Laura survived , and thrived, through a lifetime of heartbreak and tragedy with the help of her faith and her mother’s words of wisdom: “The Lord never promised life would be easy!”

Product Details

BN ID:	2940016669274
Publisher:	Ammons Communications
Publication date:	05/02/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	11 MB
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About the Author

At 90, author Laura Hogan still works, makes frequent public appearances, speaking engagements, and book signings. For her life experience growing up on a Kansas farm in the 1920’s, 30’s and 40’s, and surviving the dust storms and the Great Depression, she is considered an icon of that region and era. She has spoken at several schools to children studying Midwestern America and has had a presence on both TV and radio, and has spoken at the Stoneham Historical Society. Hogan lives in Stoneham, Massachusetts. Laura and the editor of her autobiography, Stephen Webb, met by a chance flat tire. Since then, three years of hard work have made Laura’s dream of having her family’s story told in print become a reality.

Editorial Reviews

The story of the successes and struggles of this Kansas family is a fascinating insight into turn-of-the-century heartland America and all that its inhabitants handled...Schmid Hogan’s memoir is hard to put down; the chapters seem to race through increasingly harrowing tales of survival...Evokes a nostalgic ache for four scores past...a memoir in which the Schmid family survived the trials of the elements and of each other in the delightfully scenic backdrop of Kansas.

Bibliophile Betty Book Reviews - Elizabeth Vosk

A beautiful memoir...I couldn't put it down! A great tribute to strength of family and spirit to overcome difficulties. I would highly recommend this book to my friends if they are looking for an interesting read that brings on tears and laughter.

Writer and Poet - Debbie Stanton