Thread: The Grapes of Wrath. The Greatest American Historical Novel and Film Ever Made? I think so!

I tried to read the book when I was in my thirties but I gave it up because I was more interested in British history. When I saw the film I tried the book again and I loved it.

I read the Wikopedia write up yesterday and got a bit confused. I thought that the camps where they got treated decently were run by the trade unions, Can somebody please have a look at Wikepedia and make a comment.

I may have got some facts muddled up because Anita Shreve has written about the same period as Steinbeck. Her books are easier to read and very popular in UK. She brings her characters and the era in which they lived to life so it may be easier for people from other countries to read her books. The last one of her books which I read about the people, who gave their lives to form trade unions was "Sea Glass." I can't bear to think the heroism of your American forefathers could of be forgotten.

The point I am trying to make is that ordinary people can pull together and reverse trends when it looks as if theft and greed are completely out of control. I think these ponzi pimps need to be reminded that RS may be a small group but who knows who is following our posts and putting two and two together.

History repeats itself