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A middle‑class New Englander shares how he and his family forged a new life in America, turning hardship into opportunity.
This memoir follows a son who becomes a self-made immigrant, learning to fund a fresh start with grit, practicality, and a stubborn belief in a better future. It blends personal history with the daily choices that opened doors—from housing and coal costs to cooperative schemes and the drive to work for himself.
Written with honesty and detail, it offers a window into early 20th‑century life, the pull of independence, and the emigrant spirit that pushes ordinary people to redefine their limits. The narrative centers on perseverance, partnership, and the small, steady steps that lead to bigger plans—an American dream built one day at a time.
- Personal history of a New Englander who emigrates to the United States and builds a new life.
- Everyday challenges—finances, housing, coal costs, and family teamwork—navigated with practical solutions.
- Foundations of independence: starting a business, managing labor, and pursuing opportunity.
- Themes of grit, community cooperation, and the emigrant spirit shaping a family’s future.
Ideal for readers of memoirs and early American immigrant stories seeking a grounded, resilient perspective on starting over.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. The author's personal journey from a comfortable middle-class upbringing through a series of financial hardships to eventual emigration to America is the heart of this book. It captures a broad slice of American life at the turn of the 20th century, offering a glimpse into the challenges and aspirations of ordinary people living in a rapidly changing world. The author reflects on the sacrifices and rewards of family life, and the struggle to maintain economic stability in an era of industrialization. This book is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the enduring power of hope in the face of adversity. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331401582_0
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