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.