First published in 1970, Studs Terkel's Hard Times has been called "a huge anthem in praise of the American spirit" (Saturday Review) and "an invaluable record" (New York Times). With grace and compassion, Terkel evokes a mosaic of memories from artists, politicians, businessmen, writers, racketeers, speakeasy operators, strikers, farmers, people who were just kids and those who remember losing a fortune.