powerful & emotionally charged

Alison J. Barley's Chasing a Dream is a powerful, emotionally charged book that poignantly relates the grit and determination of a young woman determined to overcome her situation. A 1950s mining village is the setting as the novel tracks the life of Stella, whose writing ambitions conflict with the suffocating reality of her home environment. The novel is one of tragedy and sadness, but also guided by the undying assistance of important figures such as Will and Miss Hutton.

The writer skillfully creates a world where ambition is a subtle act of defiance. The story is an engrossing one about love, loss, and the unbreakable human spirit. The greatest strength of the story seems to be the dogged pursuit by Stella of her dream. It's a book that will appeal to anyone who enjoys historical fiction and character studies of people rising above adversity.

Chasing a Dream

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