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Ambition
Ambition And Success
American Culture
American Dream
American History
Artistic Expression
Career Aspirations
Chasing Dreams
Country Life
Crime And Punishment
Domestic Life
Dreams And Aspirations
Existential Crisis
Existentialism
Family & Childhood
Fatherhood
Following Your Dreams
Frontier Life
Goal Setting And Achievement
Grief & Bereavement
Human Connection
Immigrant Experience
Isolation And Loneliness
Life & Institutions
Literary Fiction
Loneliness
Love And Desire
Love And Heartbreak
Love And Loss
Magical Realism
Memory And Nostalgia
Nature's Power
Nostalgia
Poverty
Pursuing Dreams
Regret
Self-Realization
Self-Reliance
Sexuality And Gender Identity
Short Stories
Social Justice
Success Mindset
Success Principles
The American West
The Human Condition
The Power Of Storytelling
War And Its Aftermath
Wealth And Privilege
Wealth Building

Explore More

Aging
Aging And Mortality
Alcoholism And Addiction
Alienation
Ambition
Ambition And Success
American Culture
American Dream
American History
Artistic Expression
Career Aspirations
Chasing Dreams
Country Life
Crime And Punishment
Domestic Life
Dreams And Aspirations
Existential Crisis
Existentialism
Family & Childhood
Fatherhood
Following Your Dreams
Frontier Life
Goal Setting And Achievement
Grief & Bereavement
Human Connection
Immigrant Experience
Isolation And Loneliness
Life & Institutions
Literary Fiction
Loneliness
Love And Desire
Love And Heartbreak
Love And Loss
Magical Realism
Memory And Nostalgia
Nature's Power
Nostalgia
Poverty
Pursuing Dreams
Regret
Self-Realization
Self-Reliance
Sexuality And Gender Identity
Short Stories
Social Justice
Success Mindset
Success Principles
The American West
The Human Condition
The Power Of Storytelling
War And Its Aftermath
Wealth And Privilege
Wealth Building

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The common theme among these books is the exploration of the American Dream, with many stories focusing on immigrants or marginalized groups striving for success and belonging in American society. Additionally, there are several coming-of-age stories that delve into the complexities of identity and personal growth, as well as plays that explore race, class, and societal pressures. The collection also includes works of non-fiction that examine American history and culture.

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