My Ramble Through Life: Fulfilling Dreams

Embark on a compelling journey spanning nearly a century through Marjorie Harshaw Robie's memoir trilogy, My Ramble Through Life. In the first volume, A Free Range Childhood, Robie candidly recounted her formative years, navigating the challenges of the Great Depression and a world at war. Her story sets the stage for an unexpected move that changes her life, leading her to meet Eugene Robie, the love of her life.

Now Fulfilling Dreams, the second volume, unveils the intricacies of Marjorie and Gene's life in Ipswich, Massachusetts-a town steeped in history. Their journey unfolds against the backdrop of a growing family and the evolving landscape of civil rights struggles and moon missions. Marjorie's aspirations, from raising a large family to her tenure on the Ipswich School Committee, shed light on the sacrifices made and dreams deferred.

Within these pages, Marjorie memorializes diverse individuals who shaped her life-the students she taught, town leaders she served with and the resilient elder widows she aided. Their stories paint a vivid picture of a bygone era.

Marjorie's prior works, Dwelling Place of Dragons and Dueling Dragons, explored 19th-century Ireland's history during the quest for democratic governance.

My Ramble Through Life is more than a memoir-it's a portrayal of resilience, love, and the pursuit of dreams against the backdrop of changing times. Marjorie Harshaw Robie's narrative invites readers on a historical odyssey resonating with the challenges and triumphs of the human spirit.

Author: Marjorie H. Robie

Publisher: Independently Published

Publication Date: Jan 19, 2024

Number of Pages: 338 pages

Binding: Paperback or Softback

ISBN-10: NA

ISBN-13: 9798875571879