The Life of a Country Boy

Virgil Hammerand was born on a farm in 1931, during the Great Depression, in eastern Iowa. He is an avid storyteller and entertained his children and grandchildren with stories of the "good ole days." With encouragement from family and friends, Virgil collected his life experiences for all to enjoy. You'll read stories about growing up during the Depression, attending one-room schools, and farming. Virgil nostalgically recalls the days of drive-in restaurants, drive-in movie theaters, and the local dance halls where he met a young Johnny Cash one night. Virgil invites you to enjoy these 92 true stories that make The Life of A Country Boy a nostalgic trip down memory lane that will warm your heart and make you yearn for a simpler time.