 OFCS member publishes
book
Author
pushes message to accomplish American dream
By DEBORAH A. MILES
Intrigued by a conversation about the “American
dream,” PEF member Dudley G. Earlington thought long
and hard about how people achieve personal satisfaction
in the United States. So much so, he wrote a book.
Released in October, The American Dream: Fate or Fallacy?
presents an overview of how Americans perceive themselves
and their ability to overcome obstacles, such as social
injustice and economic disparity.
“Some people don’t even know what the American
dream is,” said Earlington, a management specialist
at the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS).
“There are people who are born in this country who
allow their communities to become drug-infested, and
eventually these communities become ghost towns. I heard
people complain the American dream is not available to
everyone.”
But in his book, Earlington provides a “flow chart
to higher achievements” with an outline on how to
succeed. He said some people blame others for their
failures — a sub-theme in his book — and that
attitude prohibits the personal growth needed to achieve
the American dream.
Aim for self-discipline
Growing up in Jamaica, West Indies, Earlington said as a
young boy he envisioned himself living in the United
States.
“A lot of people who came here had the illusion the
streets were lined with gold. And when they realized they
had to work, many returned to their homeland. I realized
America was a place for opportunity.
“If you work hard, go to school, stay out of
trouble, adopt a good attitude and develop an objective
in life, the American dream is possible,” he said.
“You have to discipline yourself and be
honest.”
Earlington is an example of what he preaches. He received
a bachelor’s degree in sociology, a master’s
degree in social science and took post graduate courses
at City University of New York. His workdays are busy
with writing audits and doing field work for OCFS.
He spent three years writing his book, mostly during his
commute to and from work.
“When this office was moved from the World Trade
Center to Queens, I spent two to four hours each day on
the train. I blocked-out everybody and just put my
thoughts on paper.”
Book signings on tap
Although this is Earlington’s first book to be
published and released, he has written two others —
Comparative Socialism and The Never Ending Journey of the
Black Race — both postponed due to publishing
snafus.
His current book is being well received. He will be doing
a meet-the-author and book signing at Barnes and Noble
Booksellers on 18th Street in Manhattan on November 5,
and another at Best Seller Bookstore in Hempstead on Long
Island, November 22.
To view and order his book online, visit www.publishamerica.com.
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