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A season of dreams, Gilbert Morris

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A season of dreams, Gilbert Morris

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

A season of dreams

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Oclc number

857714280

Responsibility statement

Gilbert Morris

Series statement

American century series, bk. 4

Summary

Following a decade of peace, the 1930s brings hard times to the country. Men ride the rails in search of jobs, and shantytowns called Hoovervilles spring up across the landscape. The Stuart farm in the Ozarks is failing. Even Lylah in the film industry feels the strain. Changes rock the Sutarts, testing their faith in God and drawing them together in unexpected ways. The younger members of the Stuart clan find themselves in unfamiliar places, from a hobo jungle in an Illinois city to the glitter of a Hollywood movie set. Needing work, several head for Oklahoma, where Uncle Peter single-handedly attempts to build an oil well. In his determination, he crosses the powerful and ruthless Kingman Oil Company--with dangerous results. Will the lean years of the Great Depression shatter the family's dreams?

Table Of Contents

Part one: The Ozarks -- Hard times -- On the road -- A friend -- "I'm a Stuart!" -- Christmas in the Ozarks -- Dent takes a vacation -- Part two: Hollywood -- An old flame -- Trouble with Adam -- In defense of Winona dance -- Bonnie meets a star -- A narrow escape -- The gospel for everyone -- Part three: Wildcat rig -- A strange afternoon -- Kingman strikes back -- "You've got to give her up!" -- Under siege -- Mr. Kingman gets a surprise -- Dent finds a change -- Part four: Summer of hope -- Last chance -- No exit -- The Stuart line -- Kingman meets his match -- It's never too late -- The end and the beginning

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