Road to Journey's End: The untold true story of the Koerber Family from Emigration, through Losses and Successes, leading to The American Dream.

by Ralph Koerber

Are you interested in history, genealogy, true stories of heritage? This is the book for you. Follow my ancestors as they cross the brutal Atlantic from France to emigrate to America. Imagine their fight for survival in order to attain their American Dream. Join with them as they settle in the town of Akron, Ohio where they started a family and livelihood. How did they quickly become entrepreneurs? Now read on and picture the beautiful Koerber mansion sitting on one of the most-desired locations of the Grayhaven Residential Building Project. Grayhaven is known as The Venice of America. Learn how William Koerber attained his fortune to build his 10,000 square foot estate. Feel the pain of his many setbacks and betrayals. Emphathize with his family over his near-death experience of contracting hoof-and-mouth disease and oral cellulitis. Then just as all seemed right with the world and he was on its top, the bottom fell out. There was much turmoil going on in Detroit. Poor decisions were made. They impacted its residents. This situation cast a horrible dark spell over the Grayhaven properties. How could this terrible travesty of justice have happened? How could the Koerber family survive? Open the book and find out! Go with me to Journey’s End.

262 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 3, 2020

Reviews

[Nicole Yeates · Rating 5 out of 5]

This rich tapestry of history and stories associated with the struggles, hopes and desires for a better life through immigration are woven throughout this author's well written book. There is something for all to learn, and many lessons we could all embrace for making a better life for ourselves. This story exemplifies that without risk there is no gain. Thank you to the Author for sharing this wonderful history. He brings you into his world with zest and passion. A very worthwhile read!

[Pat Backley · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this well written, interesting and well researched book and it held my attention enough to read it in one sitting!

[Ralph · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fascinating story about how an entrepreneur survived the economic challenges faced. There were the typical good and not-so-good days. Interesting twists and important people of history involved.