When Henry Freeman is orphaned in the depths of the Depression, He, the eldest of six brothers, is left to care for the rest of the family, especially the youngest--11-year-old David. Follow Henry as he struggles to raise his brother, find a wife, and survive the war. While Henry is on the battlefield, his wife Harriet fills a man's position as a clothing store manager and raises their daughter.Part of this novel is based on Henry's letters from WW II."Hard Times in the Heartland" is an award-winning novel--the third in a trilogy that includes "The Late Sooner" and "The Late Sooner's Daughter." This series is based on diaries and letters of the main characters--all relatives of the author.