Julie Collins Onderko began recording her father’s childhood memories to preserve them for her children and future generations. Known by most as Ed Collins, he is Eddy in this story—a very young boy whose extraordinary memory, intelligence, and creativity bring The Great Depression of the 1930s vividly to life. Readers can experience the lessons learned, the love shared, and the hardships endured—situations that feel almost foreign to 21st-century families—through the eyes of Eddy. Every story in this book is absolutely true; they really happened. This heartfelt account is a work of love, honoring the past while offering a lasting gift for the future. Through these pages, families and readers can connect to a bygone era and witness the resilience, ingenuity, and spirit of a Vermont family during one of America’s most challenging times.