<p>This clear-eyed, poignant tale of a young, spirited boy growing up on a North Carolina tobacco farm during the Great Depression and World War II is based on the author's childhood recollections. R.C. is an extraordinary character, a boy who dreams of flying planes and seeing the world, despite the fact that his day-to-day existence is dictated by the realities of extreme poverty. Readers will warm to his charm, laugh at his misadventures, and marvel at his determination. </p>
<p>R.C. Fowler uses simple, unaffected language to tell his story, depicting vivid characters in a stark landscape. A brave and unsparing narrative of one boy's coming-of-age, A Raising Up demonstrates a deep understanding of the human heart. Students of Southern history will find this book of special interest, as will anyone who loves a good yarn, entertainingly told.</p>

A Raising Up: Memories of a North Carolina Childhood

Biographies & Memoirs

Fowler, R. C.

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Coastal Carolina Pr

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A Raising Up: Memories of a North Carolina Childhood