“My parents were children of the Great Depression.I have reason to believe that,during the Depression,they experienced hardship at least equal to that of the “typical” American if not greater.”
My Dad was born in 1922, oldest of 11 kids. He was thrifty but not cheap. Had Chevys and a VW bug for many years. Partnered in a business when he was about 53 and worked there until his 80th birthday. Died on his 80th birthday.