A Bright Tomorrow (American Century Book #1): A Novel

Meet the Stuart family: eight children raised in the hills of Arkansas by their godly and determined mother, Marian, who does her best to lead her children to Christ. But as her three oldest, Lylah, Amos, and Owen, each decide to go their own ways, none seem to follow the path Marian has laid out for them.

Set at the turn of the twentieth century, this first of the American Century series tells the story of a time of growth and opportunity. Filled with historical figures such as Theodore Roosevelt and James Randolph Hearst, this fascinating book will draw readers into the exciting events of the time and the lives of the family it follows. As the Stuarts mature, so does a young nation racked with uncertainty and growing pains of its own.

Previously published as A Time to Be Born

From the Back Cover

In 1898, dreams of love and success captivate the hearts and minds of the Stuart family

Lylah, Amos, and Owen Stuart long for adventure. Coming from a large family with eight children, the three eldest of the Stuart clan want to spread their wings, leave their poverty-stricken home in the hills of Arkansas, and go in search of the American dream. Armed with only curiosity and courage, they each set out to take advantage of the opportunities awaiting them. But could life be all that they imagined?

Filled with the loves, losses, and diverse dreams of a starry-eyed family, A Bright Tomorrow begins an epic series that will draw you into the exciting events and opportunities of a growing but uncertain young nation. Follow the sprawling saga of the Stuart family decade by decade and discover for yourself all the tragedy, hope, romance, and adventure a century can hold!

Formerly a college English professor, Gilbert Morris spends all his waking hours writing fiction. The best-selling author of the House of Winslow series, he lives with his wife in Orange Beach, Alabama.