A Bright Tomorrow (Originally A Time to be Born) (American Century Series #1)
In 1898, dreams of love and success captivate the hearts and minds of the Stuart family Lylah, Amos, and Owen Stuart long for adventure. Coming from a large family with eight children, the three eldest of the Stuart clan want to spread their wings, leave their poverty-stricken home in the hills of Arkansas, and go in search of the American dream. Armed with only curiosity and courage, they each set out to take advantage of the opportunities awaiting them. But could life be all that they imagined? Filled with the loves, losses, and diverse dreams of a starry-eyed family, A Bright Tomorrow begins an epic series that will draw you into the exciting events and opportunities of a growing but uncertain young nation. Follow the sprawling saga of the Stuart family decade by decade and discover for yourself all the tragedy, hope, romance, and adventure a century can hold! Formerly a college English professor, Gilbert Morris spends all his waking hours writing fiction. The best-selling author of the House of Winslow series, he lives with his wife in Orange Beach, Alabama.