Hillbilly & Sledgehammer

We had men fighting for our country, to save the loved ones they had to leave behind, to become heroes and keep promises they made to their people. Aside from the men, the women were working too, making shells for bullets to send to the army. "I think of how little we knew of human rights, union rights" The way these women were being treated, was unfair, cruel, and nasty. They were around chemicals they didn't even know much about, chemicals that made them turn the color orange. And with their hair turning orange, all they could care about was if other women would judge them. These women had to deal with the hurt they felt inside when their husbands came back different men. The war didn't just change these men, it changed a lot of women too. It turned them agaisnt somethings they thought they would always believe and trust in. The government, who they thought they could trust... was feeding them false information about what was really happening during this war. It just very sad and gives me a better understanding of what World War II was like for women. And as for the men, the only thing keeping them going was the faith in their friends. Everyday they knew that this enemy was so strong and would do anything to make sure that the Americans were dead. "Kick him in the balls before he kicks you in yours." All I can say about this quote is how true it is. After trying to help one of the japs out, keeping him safe because he was already injured... he paid them back by trying to kill the men trying to save him. It was a much different story obviously from the previous passage, but both detailed and interesting to read.

Jane and Tom Yoder

Jane Yoder was just one of many people who suffered with their families to survive during the Great Depression. It was tremendously difficult to maintain a steady job, and be able to put food on the table and a roof over your head. Jane Yoder lived in Evanston Illinois, she was cold everyday and didn't have blankets to keep her warm. "Oh gee, you almost looked foward to the day you could throw up." (128) Jane is able to go into such great depth and detail of how hard she struggled through these hard times, that she almost is able to make you feel guilty of yourself that you live such a privelaged life. Jane Yoder was just so greatful to own the couple of outfits that she did. She and her siblings were always cognisant of her fathers income and always felt too bad to ask for anything and thought of doing the selfless thing which was to battle through hunger the best she could. She grew up in an extremely hard environment and society. Fortunately her son never had to deal with this struggle. She was and is always able to put a roof over her head and food on the table. Jane Yoder can be an idol to many. Never asking for anything and giving when she can. I really enjoyed this story.