Quote by Bonnie Jo Campbell
When I was little, we lived on 8 acres and my mom had a horse. But when I was 7, my mom kicked my dad out, and then in order to feed us five kids, she got critters cheap or for free and raised them for food. We milked a cow, raised chickens, pigs and beef cattle. We heated our one-story house with wood and stayed cold all winter.
Summary
In this quote, the speaker reflects on their childhood experience of growing up in difficult circumstances. The sudden departure of their father led their mother to find affordable ways to feed their large family, which included raising farm animals for food. They resorted to milking a cow and raising chickens, pigs, and cattle in order to sustain themselves. Additionally, to provide warmth, they relied on wood-burning heating in their modest home, enduring the challenges of staying cold throughout the winter season. This anecdote depicts the resilience and resourcefulness exhibited by the family during challenging times.
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