The Mother Road. Running from Chicago to Santa Monica, Route 66 was a path for millions seeking an escape from the Great Depression and earlier to find their fortunes "out west". Over the course of a week, we travelled the road and met many of the veterans of this special place to learn more about days long past. It is said that Visual Story Telling is about finding the "feel" of a place more than the "look". In this book, you will learn the stories of Route 66 and get a feel for what life along the great road was all about.