Opportunities in Alabama Agriculture

The narrative follows Benjamin Reuben, a young man from an uneducated family in Alabama, who is thrust into a forced marriage and farming life before World War I. Struggling with insomnia and a poetic spirit, he labors tirelessly, often at night. To support his family, he becomes a rural postman, yet feels like a failure despite his legacy of six children and grandchildren. The story explores themes of unrecognized achievement and the impact of one's life on future generations, culminating in a poignant reflection on success and fulfillment.