(Newswire.net — July 19, 2013) Washington DC — One reader said, “The Dream Continues: Thoughts From an American Life; reads like an historical novel, and in many ways is reminiscent of Bill O’Reilly’s Killing Lincoln.” It is an inspirational story that provides a road map of how families can successfully navigate their way through desperate, challenging and difficult times.
Together the Curry’s hold aloft a desperately needed beacon of hope for all Americans to see and rally around. They also paint a vivid and penetrating portrait of American women at their smartest, wisest, toughest, and best.
It is the incredible life story of two mixed-race American teenagers who were born and grew up in western Pennsylvania. Jerry’s father was a steel worker and part time farmer; Charlene’s father was a coal miner.
It is easy to get caught up in this gripping story of how, at an early age, these two young people threw aside caution and plunged directly into national service. Once you start reading it, you will find it difficult, if not impossible, to put it down.
Jerry enlisted in the U.S. Army as a Private during the Korean War and worked his way up to the rank of Major General. His wife, Charlene, was equally successful and became known as Lady Char. Genealogically they were descended from African slaves, Native Americans, French Canadians and European plantation owners.
They began their lives with no fancy advantages, just dreams, true grit and a willingness to serve their nation. Starting initially with only high school diplomas they went on to attend college at night and participated in some of the most pivotal and life changing events of the 20th Century.
They lived in Germany during the rebuilding of Europe after World War II; and in the Far East personally participated in the rebuilding of South Korea. Quite insightful are the details of Jerry’s two hazardous tours of duty in the Vietnam War and his serving as a presidential appointee.
In one remarkable page-turning chapter after another The Dream Continues’ stories and essays issue a warning concerning our nation’s future and are a reminder of America’s golden dream; that in the United States with enough hard work and dedication, anyone can accomplish anything. That is why, they think, so many of the world’s citizens are clamoring to immigrate to America.
Jerry and Lady Char’s White House vignettes are particularly entertaining and help shine a revealing light on America’s glory and inerrancy. Oh, and there is the telling of a harrowing airplane mission, the Star from the East, the scare of a terrorist kidnapping, standing up to racial bullies, laughing with heads of state, a bit of political commentary on leadership, discovering a twist in Arlington National Cemetery’s history, and a lot more. As one reader said, “It is a fabulous read.”
Jerry R. Curry can be reached by email jralphcurry@gmail.com
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