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Garland Kingery
Raised by his Grand parents who lived on a small farm in Springpoint Township, Cumberland County, in the state of Illinois Garland Kingery’s memoir relates how his family and neigh...view moreRaised by his Grand parents who lived on a small farm in Springpoint Township, Cumberland County, in the state of Illinois Garland Kingery’s memoir relates how his family and neighbors survived the hard times of the twenties and “Dirty Thirties.” He tells in his own words of the horrors, excitement and opportunities of those days. His book illuminates and amplifies what life was like from the great depression to current times in historical detail. Garland’s education came from the common sense school of hard knocks. College was not an option. He shows how human imagination is a positive force without limits which can “bottom out” and make each of us reach for new heights. After America’s entry into World War II, Garland volunteered for service in the U.S. Navy. The times rapidly transformed him from a bare footed plow boy farming with horses to an aviation machinist and later plane captain of a TBM torpedo bomber aboard the aircraft carrier USS. Kitkun Bay. During the time at war he experienced many events with some being the most exciting while others were the worst memories in his life.
After the war Garland married and raised children like many other veterans. He had a distinguished career in Illinois state government. Working for thirty six years for the state, Garland gained insight and observations about Illinois politics and the workings of state government which are included in this book. Currently the Author and his wife reside in Chatham, Illinois.
Mr. Kingery’s story is a living account of twentieth century American history as viewed and related through the eyes of one of America’s sons who contributed to that history. His writing contains no fiction. His style is contemporary judgment bound to be anything but definitive. Garland’s humor and enthusiasm engages a great country and resurrects dreams of all of us who want to fulfill them. This book is as exciting as its title.view less