When the River Dries

By DOROTHY PITTMAN

Set against the backdrop of a changing America, When the River Dries is a sweeping generational saga that explores the rise and fall of a family's legacy, the weight of history, and the search for redemption.The story begins in 1932 in a small Southern town, where the Carmichael family owns and operates a thriving cotton plantation. Samuel Carmichael, a man of ambition and discipline, has worked tirelessly to build an empire from the ground up. However, his dreams of prosperity come at a cost-one that his children and grandchildren will ultimately bear.As the years pass, the Carmichael name becomes synonymous with wealth and power. But beneath the polished exterior, fractures emerge within the family. Samuel's son, William, struggles to live up to his father's expectations, caught between the burden of tradition and the changing tides of society. His wife, Eleanor, fights for her own place in a world that expects women to remain in the background. Meanwhile, their children, torn between privilege and their own aspirations, begin to unravel the secrets that have been buried for decades.The novel's structure mirrors the family's journey. The Foundation (1932-1941) explores the roots of the Carmichael dynasty, depicting the hardships and sacrifices that built its fortune. The Rise (1956-1971) captures the height of their success, as wealth and influence shield them from the growing civil unrest outside their estate. The Decline (1990-2015) exposes the unraveling of everything they once held dear, with betrayals, financial collapse, and estranged relationships bringing them to the brink of ruin. Finally, The Reckoning (2025) follows the last remaining Carmichael descendant as they struggle to make sense of the past and decide whether to reclaim their family's name-or let it fade into obscurity.Throughout When the River Dries, the river serves as a powerful symbol. Once a source of prosperity for the Carmichaels, it slowly begins to dry up, mirroring the family's descent. Just as they fail to preserve

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F1GXW1ZN
• ISBN13: 9798313899244
• Release Date: March 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 108 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"