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Review Of The Journal Of C. J. Jackson, Dust Bowel Migrant

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C. J. Jackson’s Challenges and Triumphs “The Journal of C.J Jackson, Dust Bowel Migrant” by William Durbin is one of the most interesting and educational books about American history during the 1930’s. The main character and narrator, C.J. Jackson is only 13 years old when their family is forced to leave Cimarron County, Oklahoma in April, 1935 due to the harsh environmental conditions. The author begins by providing the clear picture of what is happening in Oklahoma; life is unpromising. The families lack food to eat and water to drink. There is extreme food shortages and drought. C. J Jackson, who comes from as a poor family, is bitten by a snake among many challenges affecting his family and society. In relation to the conditions mentioned above, this paper identifies and analyzes key evidence in the story in relation to life in Oklahoma and California. Lastly, this paper will point the possible targeted audience of the story. The Jacksons are no exception when it comes to harsh and life-threatening conditions …show more content…

As a result, the Jackson’s could buy some food, though not enough. Over time, they moved from the filthy and unhealthy squatters to a Federal Camp where they finally ran into some luck. C. J. Jackson’s father repaired a Cadillac of a wealthy man who in turn offers him a mechanic job in Los Angeles. The family moves from the camp to Los Angeles, where the children start going to school. The story is set in the 1930’s, when the American society faced political, environmental and economic crises. Racial and class discrimination was a common practice between the whites and the blacks and the rich and the poor. For this reason, this story is reliable, and educational based on today’s society. Therefore, the targeted audience for this book is not just for the young, but also for the adults, since the book takes into account various moral lessons and values necessary for well/ pleasing

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