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Front Cover Feb 2025
Letters from Dorothy
  Adventures in the U.S. Foreign Service
1926-1934


    

The traditional narrative of the American Dream often centers on achieving success and prosperity within the United States. Dorothy's story flips this, showing that for some, achieving their potential required leaving behind the limitations of their birthplace. Her "American Dream" was found in global engagement and personal growth beyond the confines of her initial circumstances. Dorothy's story offers a valuable reminder that the pursuit of one's dreams can take unexpected paths and that the "American Dream" can manifest in diverse and geographically unbound ways. Her life serves as an inspiring example of how skills, education, and a desire for something more can lead to a remarkable and impactful life.Dorothy's journey from poverty in a mill town to international diplomacy speaks to her ambition, determination, and willingness to seize opportunities.Her work in the Foreign Service and her interactions with prominent figures like Charles Lindbergh and Will Rogers suggest a life of considerable interest and contribution to important diplomatic efforts. Captivating!

    


ISBN 978-0-9722704-6-5
Availability:    $28 at Blackledge Books
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Every Memory A  Story  
Anecdotes and Images
Capturing Family History


ISBN 978-0-9722704-5-8
 Published  
Nov 2023
  8.5" x 11", 394 pgs, soft cover, $28.00

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Blackledges In America
(Second Edition)

A Genealogy of Blackledge/Blacklidge Descendants with Roots in
the United States of America
ISBN  978-0-9722704-1-0

This CD contains all 3,300 pages of the three-volume Second Edition in PDF Format,
plus bonus photo material not in the book.  
A "Read-Me" PDF file explains how to use, read, search the material.

The price of the CD has not changed, and additional CDs sent to the same addess in the same order are 25% off.

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Blackledge Stories - front cover

    Blackledge Stories  
… and other BS

Anecdotes and Images from the Extended Family of Lewis H. Blackledge of Red Cloud, Nebraska. Compiled and Fact-Checked by  
Michael A Blackledge

What makes a family unique?  It’s the lives they live and the stories they tell.  From Annapolis to Thailand, this collection of family anecdotes, images, lessons, and relationships will inspire, surprise, and delight.  Presented within the categories of Childhood Memories, Family Stories, War Stories, Passions and Pursuits, Writings and Essays, and that dreaded family area for avoidance:  Religion and Politics. 

Open the book anywhere -
you will discover a fascinating story.

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