Depot Days: My Cicada Summer: A Memoir With A Mission

A fictionalized true story that inspires and gives hope to those suffering with mental illness in their families. Depot Days takes place in a small Texas railroad town at the beginning of World War II and is told through the eyes of 11-year-old Mij Hopkins. Mij's mom has a mental illness and this causes the Hopkins family to endure heartbreaking prejudice. Mij's beloved father, Hoop, works for the Katy Railroad while coping with his mentally ill wife, Ruth. He is an inspiring hero to his family and all who know him. This memoir of true-life events on the home front during World War II has something for everyone... - From the sweet romance of Mij's sister, Joy, and her boyfriend who enlists in the Navy - To the endearing encounters with Mij's little brother, T.J. - To the embarrassment of mothers inappropriate behavior - To an exciting and life-threatening mystery on the train -To the lighter moments of family trips, a Christmas party, and even a wedding Through it all, Mij gains a most unusual and inspiring solution to facing her problems.

Author: Janet English Schulz

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Publication Date: Oct 30, 2017

Number of Pages: 304 pages

Language: English

Binding: Paperback

ISBN-10: 197782675X

ISBN-13: 9781977826756