Hard Times in the Country

Surviving Hardship: A Teen's Farm Story

Written byClement T. "Bud" Mertens

Narrated byVirtual Voice

Length6h03m

Release dateMarch 11, 2024

GenreBiographies & Memoirs, History, Americas

LanguageEnglish

★★★★★ 5.0 (183 ratings)

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Author	Clement T. "Bud" Mertens
Narrator	Virtual Voice
Runtime	6h03m
Published	March 11, 2024
Rating	★★★★★ 5.0 / 5 (183 ratings)
Categories	Biographies & Memoirs, History, Americas, United States
Format	Audiobook (Digital)
Platform	Audible

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About This Audiobook

Experience the grit and resilience of a young man’s life on a Depression-era farm in this gripping memoir. Bud Mertens recounts his struggle through poverty, family loss, and environmental disasters, offering an unflinching look at rural America during one of its toughest times. Narrated by Virtual Voice with a somber yet determined tone, the audiobook captivates with its intimate details and raw emotion.

Tags: biographiesmemoirsrural lifeGreat Depressionresilience

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Editor's Review ★★★★★

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The narration by Virtual Voice is impeccable, capturing Bud's youthful determination and adult weariness perfectly. Each voice shift, whether for family members or farm animals, feels natural and enriches the narrative. The story of his brother's death and the subsequent move to the farm are particularly poignant, providing a stark contrast between hope and despair. While the pacing can feel a bit slow in parts, it’s necessary to fully immerse listeners in Bud’s world. Overall, this audiobook is a powerful reminder of the human spirit’s capacity for endurance.

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