In Depression Baby, Joe Masi provides us a rare and important historical record, one told entirely in narrative poetry. In the tradition of Carl Sandburg or Ted Kooser, MasiÕs plain-spoken, distinctly American voice emerges through his fascinating personal stories and wry observations on life. Filled with humor and pathos, Depression Baby is not merely a memoir; itÕs an entertaining history lesson. In this book, Joe Masi offers a unique story-lens through which to view the past, and in doing so, leaves a lasting legacy for generations to come.