And the Rains Never Came - Doyle, Jerry
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This is a story about the West Texas drought of the 1950s, written by a man who as a teenage boy grew up on a drought-stricken Schleicher County ranch during those years. Seven years of relentless dry weather saw crops writher, top soil blown away, farms lost, and ranches forced into bankruptcy. Lakes went dry, towns were short of drinking water, and dust storms were numerous. Cowboys became oil field roughnecks. Farmers became store clerks. The drought changed West Texas forever. For some, the drought tore families apart, but the main characters of this story relied on each other to get…mehr

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This is a story about the West Texas drought of the 1950s, written by a man who as a teenage boy grew up on a drought-stricken Schleicher County ranch during those years. Seven years of relentless dry weather saw crops writher, top soil blown away, farms lost, and ranches forced into bankruptcy. Lakes went dry, towns were short of drinking water, and dust storms were numerous. Cowboys became oil field roughnecks. Farmers became store clerks. The drought changed West Texas forever. For some, the drought tore families apart, but the main characters of this story relied on each other to get through the tough times. This book, therefore, is also a love story about two people who met and married in a faraway place and who returned to his family's Menard County ranch to put down their roots, only to see their dreams dashed by the drought. They were forced to make some bold decisions, but through it all they hung on to each other, which allowed their close relationship to blossom into an incredible love affair.
Autorenporträt
Jerry Doyle is an award-winning actor, director, writer and singer with an extensive background in regional, national, community and professional theatre. He has performed in television shows from Pigeon Inlet to series such as Traders, Jules Verne, Republic of Doyle, and Emily of New Moon. Jerry has acted in films including Misery Harbour, Grownup Movie Star, and John and the Missus. His stage work includes leading roles in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Mass Appeal, Tuesday's With Morrie and The Fly Fisher's Companion. He has directed The Rose Kennedy Blues, Jesus Christ Superstar and Tribute. For six years, he was the Artistic Director of The Stephenville Theatre Festival. His professional work has included mining supervisor and general foreman, safety manager and safety loss control officer on various industrial sites across Canada. Jerry Doyle has used his abilities in the performing arts to write, design, coordinate, and implement innovative approaches to public awareness of cultural heritage. Jerry is from Avondale and presently lives in Kippens, Newfoundland, Canada.