A Raising Up: Memories of a North Carolina Childhood

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.

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.