No Promises in the Wind

This was such a good story within a story… the experiences of 2 young boys and their growing maturity attained through hardship and suffering. And that story was set within the larger story of the Great Depression and the sobering effects that it had on the people of the United States.

One of my favorite books. I read it over 30 years ago. And I’ve read it two times cents. I just bought another copy for my sister and she loved it also!

I first read NO PROMISES IN THE WIND in the late seventies when I was appoximately the same age as the main character, Josh. This was the first book I read that spoke to my heart, and I've never forgotten that I enjoyed it. I recently reread it as an adult to see how I felt about it, and I was extremely pleased. Ms. Hunt creates a stark picture of the Great Depression and focuses on Josh's need to tackle the world on his own. The economic hardships have caused Josh's parents to sour and make Josh feel burdensome. Josh discovers how truly difficult the times are through many trying encounters, but he also finds new friends who ultimately teach him that his parents are imperfect. Through striking out on his own Josh matures and learns to feel love again.

This was a required summer reading book for my middle school student. I decided to read it so I could answer any questions he had about the story. I think that for a middle school student it was a good read and brought to light the difficulties that families went through during the 1930's. While reading the book my son has asked questions about the time and is seeing how hardships can affect how people behave. A good read for a young adult.

I gave this book to my 13-year-old son because that is the age that I was given this book by my English teacher and it helped me to understand my dad who was a very hard man and very hard working man.

Great story full of glimpses into that era and the struggles of youth in the Great Depression.

this is a book I had as a kid, and I loved it so much, I got it back.although I do understand this is a used book, I was disappointed to see the book had been written and scribbled all over.fortunately, the scribble isn't over any words in the book, it's readable. I'm thinking of taking to it a book restorer here in town to see if the writing can be removed. (it's in pen of course)

At first it was not that interesting to me. But the farther in I got the more I felt like I was right there. It was really good.