Life Is Short But Wide (Thorndike Press Large Print African American Series) - Tapa dura

In the early twentieth century, Irene and Val fall in love in Wideland, Oklahoma. While carving out a home for themselves, they invite neighbors Bertha and Joseph to build a house and live on their land. As the families cope with the hardships of changing times and fortunes, children are born and people pass away, the characters learn the importance of living one's life boldly and squeezing out every possible moment of joy. (Bestseller)