Jerome, A Poor Man (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781557425058)

Set in a small New England village, this novel follows Jerome Edwards, a young man struggling against poverty and social limitations. As he works tirelessly to support his ailing mother and sister, Jerome dreams of a better life but faces the harsh realities of class differences and societal expectations. Through richly drawn characters and vivid descriptions of rural life, Freeman explores themes of perseverance, sacrifice, and the search for dignity in a world where wealth often dictates worth.