A Dream Too Big, Caylin Louis Moore
A Dream Too Big, Caylin Louis Moore
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A Dream Too Big
The Story of an Improbable Journey from Compton to Oxford

Author: Caylin Louis Moore

Narrator: Caylin Louis Moore

Unabridged: 6 hr 38 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Published: 06/04/2019

Synopsis

In this inspiring and provocative memoir about a young black man, Caylin Moore tells the against-all-odds story of his rise from racial injustice and cruel poverty in gang-ridden Los Angeles to academic success at the University of Oxford, with hope as his compass.A Dream to Big is for readers who want to …enjoy a compelling, true, hard-to-believe inspirational story;thoughtfully embrace a long-overdue conversation about equality and justice in America; andbe inspired and find hope from a firsthand account of redemption through even the most painful life experiences.When Caylin Louis Moore was a young child, his mother gathered her three young children and fled an abusive marriage, landing in poverty in a heavily policed, gang-ridden community. When Moore’s mother suffered from health complications and a devastating experience in the hospital and his father was sentenced to life imprisonment, Moore was forced to enter adulthood prematurely. His hope was fueled by embracing his mother's steely faith in a brighter future. Moore skirted the gangs, the police, and the violence endemic to Compton to excel as a student and athlete, eventually reaching the pinnacles of academic achievement as a Rhodes Scholar. Moore's eye-opening, against-all-odds story reveals that there is no such thing as a dream too big.

About Caylin Louis Moore

Caylin Louis Moore grew up in Compton, California. A graduate of Texas Christian University, he was awarded a Rhodes Scholarship in 2017 and earned his master's degree at the University of Oxford, Jesus College. A doctoral student in sociology at Stanford University, Moore lives with his wife, Paola, and their daughter, Mia.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Karren on June 07, 2022

When Caylin Moore was six years old, his mother fled an abusive marriage and moved back with her family in Compton, Los Angeles. Their situation became worse when his mum suffered from a serious heart problem, she could no longer work, and his father was sentenced to life in prison for killing his g......more

Goodreads review by Erica on June 16, 2020

I originally picked this book up because the author was a fellow classmate of mine at Marist College. I wasn’t personally close with him but around campus he always seemed to be super studious, athletic and the type of guy that everyone wanted to be friends with. From the very first page I was truly......more

Goodreads review by Jasmine on May 07, 2019

Guys this novel is an autobiography/biography that really hits home. This young man went through EVERYTHING and remained motivated, determined without letting his faith waiver. Anyone who reads this can relate to his story or can become educated on his story. Regardless, by the end of this novel you......more

Goodreads review by Ann on June 13, 2019

Understanding. As a 60 year old white woman who has raised 2 children and all that entails, Caylin Moore's words gave me a perspective I hadn't had before. I gained an understanding that made me question myself, asking what can I do? This story demonstrates strength in faith. This kind of faith has n......more

Goodreads review by Momma Leighellen’s on August 22, 2020

Last night I watched Hamilton with my sons for like the 5th time. We can’t get enough of the story and the music and the talent. Then I sat down and finished reading this book. There’s a song in Hamilton called “Wait for It” that kept popping into my head as I read this book. This line reminded me s......more

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