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A Horse-Drawn Sickle Bar Cutter

Finding My Road to Felicity

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Pub Date Jun 16 2025 | Archive Date Jul 31 2025

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Description

What if the circumstances you were born into didn’t define your future?

Robert Merrick Fuller grew up in a 150-year-old farmhouse in Ludlow, Massachusetts, where his family ran a struggling dairy delivery business—a way of life that was rapidly fading by the 1950s. Raised in an environment with little emphasis on achievement, he faced early academic failures and an uncertain future. However, he refused to be defined by his beginnings.

Through perseverance, self-discovery, and an unexpected journey into the culinary world, Fuller forged a path to success and lasting happiness—his own Felicity.

This book is a testament to resilience, transformation, and the power of rewriting one’s story. It weaves together history, from his Mayflower ancestor Edward Fuller to the hardworking generations of dairy farmers in his family, ultimately leading to his own pursuit of purpose and fulfillment.

For those who have ever questioned whether they can overcome obstacles and build a life of happiness, this book serves as an inspiring reminder that it is possible.

What if the circumstances you were born into didn’t define your future?

Robert Merrick Fuller grew up in a 150-year-old farmhouse in Ludlow, Massachusetts, where his family ran a struggling dairy...


Advance Praise

"Robert Fuller’s memoir, A Horse-Drawn Sickle-Bar Cutter, takes readers back to the days of rural milk deliveries, mischief, and adolescent dreams. Written with unpretentious honesty and endearing nostalgia, Fuller tells of his youth and emerging manhood in a time and place that feels almost mystical in its innocence. More than just a good read, this reminiscence is a testament to an America readers will want to visit and stay for a spell with this delightful storyteller."

—Louella Bryant, Bestselling author, Sheltering Angel

“A Horse-Drawn Sickle Bar Cutter is a stirring memoir colored by history, nostalgia, and life lessons. Enlivened by serendipities and adventure, it’s the story of one man’s pursuit (often on his motorcycle) of visual and culinary artistry and a life well-lived.”

—Claudia Cooper, Middlebury College Professor, retired

"Robert Fuller's memoir is truly a feast, at once the memoir of an adventurous life and an eloquent reflection on the true meaning of love and happiness."

—John Elder, author of Reading the Mountains of Home

"Robert Fuller’s memoir, A Horse-Drawn Sickle-Bar Cutter, takes readers back to the days of rural milk deliveries, mischief, and adolescent dreams. Written with unpretentious honesty and endearing...


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ISBN 9781960299802
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PAGES 306

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