Willie (of Yesteryear) Goes to College (Paperback)

Little Willie of Yesteryear attends the University of Kentucky. Confined to using crutches or a wheelchair, he suffers the hardships, prejudices, and, sometimes, abuse that is imposed on the disabled. Depression and loneliness bring back memories of childhood. As the Roaring Twenties reach their summit and the country plunges headlong into the Great Depression, Willie searches for meaning and purpose in his life. He finds a mission: writing to help others who are handicapped. When he meets Lucy (also in a wheelchair), an old-fashioned love story unfolds, showing customs of the era. Historical facts of Kentucky and the nation, interwoven with daily living, give background and realism. As the nation hovers on the brink of WWII, the story follows the young couple through the early years of marriage with emphasis on the faith that gives courage and comfort in the face of life's difficulties.