Rising Above a Dream
Rising Above a Dream by Iris F. Settles is a work of fiction published by iUniverse in March 2010, featuring 328 pages in English. The narrative follows Milton McDonald Farley, the fourth child in a large family, as he navigates a challenging life marked by loss and adversity. After the death of his mother, he faces a tumultuous upbringing under the care of his aunt and uncle, only to encounter further hardship when his father and stepmother impose a life of abuse. Milton’s journey takes him from a troubled childhood to a quest for personal fulfillment, highlighting the complexities of family life and the pursuit of dreams.
Readers will find a rich exploration of themes such as love, racism, and resilience as Milton strives to carve out his own path. His experiences on a German farm and his aspirations in dentistry reveal his determination to overcome the obstacles in his life. The story delves into the dynamics of family relationships and the impact of societal challenges on personal growth. Rising Above a Dream presents a vivid portrayal of Milton’s struggles and triumphs, inviting readers to reflect on the forces that shape one’s destiny.
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Milton McDonald Farley, the fourth child of seventeen, was born on June 8, 1908 into a world that will take him years to untangle. Predicted to become a man amongst men, his journey will not be an easy one.
When his mother, Martha, dies shortly after his birth, Aunt Shalla and Uncle Carl raise him until his father, Hollis, forces him into a world of abuse at the age of ten. Milton endures the vindictive and manipulative ways of his stepmother, Marie-Joyce, until he runs away from home to the Kohls, a white German family who treats him like one of their own.
During the hot summer days working on the farm, Milton makes time for his first love, Lucy, but he soon leaves her to work in Philadelphia with Dr. Zoenfeld. Despite a promising future in dentistry, Milton’s dream is to become a farmer and a great landowner utilizing his own fertilizer formula, so he returns home to a life in the fields.
Dealing with life’s struggles of hardship, love, racism, and abuse, Milton must find a way to create his own destiny. What he learns from his family and those closest to him will change him forever.
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