They Were Strong and Good

Summary

Robert Lawson recounts the story of his own ancestors, tracing the lives of his grandparents and parents as they crossed oceans and settled across a growing United States. The black and white illustrations carry the family through farms, ships, and small towns, presenting ordinary people whose work and character shaped the next generation. Lawson frames the book as a tribute to the everyday Americans who, in his words, were strong and good and helped build the country.