Far Horizon: An American Story

Far Horizon: An American Story invites you to explore the lives and times of the people whose stories were the beginning of the Johnson family. Bold actions and everyday choices shaped their individual destinies and created a shared family heritage. History often swings on very small hinges: The Johnsons' personal triumphs and struggles reflect larger national and world events that affected millions of Americans. The American experience has always required adjustment to changing circumstances and the determination to move forward. The decisions these ordinary people made in a country of constant change created narratives that are linked to our evolving national story. Humble lives, like fallow fields, hide their richness under deceptive simplicity. My wish is that you will prize with me the message of strength these forbears have sent to the future, to enrich our days and give us courage and hope.