{"product_id":"dreaming-of-america-a-journey-of-betrayal-9780993353802","title":"Dreaming of America: A Journey of Betrayal","description":"\u003cp\u003eBased on a true story.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDreaming of America covers the lives of the Fielden family from 1900 to 1914 on both sides of the Atlantic. In 1905, Clara left her husband, Walter, in Accrington, Lancashire. She sailed off to Philadelphia in America with her lover, George, taking her 5 year old daughter with them. She left behind another seven children, aged 7 to 21.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClara and George made themselves a new life over in America and, by 1914, another five of her children had made their way over there. They went to America for different reasons and not always because Clara was there. For some of them, it was very difficult for them to forgive her for what she had done. Of the two left behind, only one, May, kept in touch with her brothers and sisters. Clara and Walter's descendents are now scattered over various American states, Lancashire and Yorkshire in England and Australia. A lot of them are in touch with each other.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA story such as this raises a lot of questions. Why did she go? Did she ever regret it? How did Jenny cope with being an only child in a strange country? What happened to the family left behind? Censuses and ship's manifests are limited in the facts they can provide and the pictures they bring to mind lack the clear detail for us to try and understand.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDreaming of America puts flesh on the dry bones provided by historical records. It becomes a story to read and enjoy, maybe even an explanation of those events over a hundred years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Glenis Stott\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Strathis Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/16\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 332\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.72lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.81h x 5.06w x 0.69d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780993353802\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eStott, Glenis:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Glenis Stott lives in St Annes, Lancashire with her husband and two black cats. She started writing in 1999 after her daughter died. At first, it helped her deal with the loss but, in time, she began to enjoy writing for its own sake. Her experience with writing was initially online and, although she also did some 'real' classes, she has continued to have contact with other online writers. Her time studying for the MA in Creative Writing (Online) was mixed, mainly because she likes to do her own thing, but she is glad she took it and met some great people. Now she is a member of Lancashire and Cumbria Wrimos, an online\/face to face group based around Nanowrimo (National Novel Writing Month). She enjoys that ongoing contact. Glenis has had a variety of jobs, ranging from Radiographer to Information and Advice Worker on a young person's helpline. Now she is retired. In theory, that means more time for writing but it has to be said that she spends a lot of time walking along the beach or drinking lattes in coffee shops with her husband. Life is good\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Strathis Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":40534174171251,"sku":"9.78E+12","price":21.13,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_1efbf416-7e16-4060-a98f-17a418c08f20.jpg?v=1666446328","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/dreaming-of-america-a-journey-of-betrayal-9780993353802","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}