Silent Sonora
Tent Life in the Scottsdale, Arizona
Silent Sonora details the life of a heroic young girl, Lillian Carroll, whose family resides in two tents during the 1920’s and 1930’s.
Book Summary
Silent Sonora
Silent Sonora details the life of a heroic young girl, Lillian Carroll, whose family resides in two tents during the 1920’s and 1930’s. Set in depression-era Scottsdale Arizona, the book reveals Lillian’s daily life experiences, the family’s struggles, and her quest for a better life through education. Lillian tells readers directly about tent life, the local “emerging” Arizona communities, and the ongoing hardships she and her family confront. Both of Lillian’s parents are deaf—her father works in the local agricultural industry, while her strong-willed mother endeavors to make the best home she can for her children. Lillian admits that “life was tough,” but assures us she and her family had good times, too. Ultimately, Lillian’s desire for a better education helps her situation—her love of family and strong faith give her the support she needs to finally gain independence.
What readers say about the book🧐
I bought this book on a whim and wasn’t certain what I would get. I was quite pleasantly surprised and highly entertained throughout the telling. The author does a great job of capturing the real life of the subject throughout Arizona and in the early days of the west. This was a fun read and I enjoyed it very much. We forget in these times of great progress how hard the beginning was for everyone. Just getting food and water was a struggle, let along schooling. This was informative as well as fun, which in my book is what makes a good read.
C. Bearss
About the Author
Jeffrey Ross
As you can see from my book titles, I am very much interested in motorcycle travel, mature romance stories, and Arizona history. You can read a few of my education-related op-ed pieces on Insidehighered.com, Times Higher Education, and in Academic Leader. I have also written several satirical pieces and parody poems for The Cronk of Higher Education.
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Silent Sonora details the life of a heroic young girl, Lillian Carroll, whose family resides in two tents during the 1920’s and 1930’s.