Carole Rinehart began writing at age 65, won awards in her 70's and 80's, and decided to publish her first book at age 90. She is an inspiration and her stories are delightful! Her Troop Train story paints a first-hand picture of the life of a child whose family and country are coping with the deprivations of the Great Depression and World War II. The shared sacrifices from the rationing of basic necessities like sugar and flour, and the shared contribution to the war via Victory Gardens and collecting materials for equipment, are a reminder that we can all come together for a common cause. The Greatest Generation did it, and the rest of us should, too.