Don Brown of “The Morphine Dream” to present talk/book signing at Bayberry at Emerald Court

Bayberry at Emerald Court will welcome renowned local author Donald Brown for a discussion about his newly published book “The Morphine Dream” on Friday, September 6 at 6:30 PM.  The event is free and open to all in the community.

The Morphine Dream, published earlier this year, chronicles Brown’s inspirational journey from a poor, high school drop out to a Harvard Law School graduate who would traverse the country by foot three times.  

Starting at age 13 when his father's suicide spun his family into chaos, Donald Brown found himself swirling in a sea of uncertainty. He rebelled, was labeled a loser; dropped out of high school; and put a promising baseball career on hold to join the Marines. A bizarre accident put his plans out of reach so he settled for a factory job where an industrial accident crushed his knee and left him wheelchair-bound. Doctors told him he'd never walk again. Then, his marriage failed. Brown felt utterly defeated. But while on morphine for pain Brown dreamed he would graduate from Harvard Law School and walk across America. Everyone told him he was crazy. Undeterred, over the next few years, Brown would accomplish both goals. This awe-inspiring story chronicles Brown's journey, both physical and metaphorical, to recalibrate his life. From Boston to Big Sur, from the factory floor to the halls of the Ivy League, this book celebrates determination and courage and offers hope for those who need to reboot their lives. 

Since its release, The Morphine Dream has garnered a consistent string of rave reviews.  Said Alan M. Dershowitz: “A most inspirational memoir by a man who’s had more ups and downs than the mountain ranges he traversed during his incredible walk across America.”  ‘The Morphine Dream is published by Bettie Youngs Book Publishers and is availalbe in bookstores and on Amazon.com. For more information, visit the book’s official website: http://themorphinedream.com

The evening will include a wine and cheese reception, the discussion, and a book signing.  Five signed copies of the book will also be raffled off.  To reserve a spot, call 978 640-0194 by August 30.  

Bayberry at Emerald Court is located at 2000 Emerald Court in Tewksbury.  The community offers assisted living and memory care and is owned and operated by The Northbridge Companies.  Visit www.bayberryatemeraldcourt.com for more information.